| Jan. 3, 2017 |
H.R.40 |
To address the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery, its subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
35 |
All Democrats |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 40, a bill originally introduced by former Representative Conyers, for purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. |
| Feb. 28, 2017 |
H.RES.158 |
Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. |
4 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. |
| Dec. 6, 2016 |
H.RES.946 |
Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. |
4 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. |
| March 19, 2015 |
H.R.1459 |
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration. |
57 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| Jan. 6, 2015 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| Dec. 11, 2014 |
H.RES.780 |
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Chokwe Lumumba. |
0 |
|
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
| April 10, 2014 |
H.R.4459 |
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration. |
28 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| Feb. 5, 2013 |
H.RES.54 |
Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy. |
42 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Jan. 3, 2013 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice. |
| Dec. 13, 2012 |
H.RES.832 |
Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy. |
41 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Oct. 13, 2011 |
H.RES.434 |
Celebrating the 10-year commemoration of the Underground Railroad Memorial, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. |
| June 16, 2011 |
H.R.2212 |
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| May 26, 2011 |
H.RES.283 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should takes steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities. |
29 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Jan. 5, 2011 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| July 15, 2010 |
H.R.5748 |
To eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes. |
58 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| April 20, 2010 |
H.RES.1271 |
Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks. |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| July 24, 2009 |
H.R.3335 |
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration. |
32 |
All Democrats |
Committee Hearings Held. |
| Jan. 13, 2010 |
H.RES.1010 |
Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes. |
12 |
Bipartisan |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Dec. 16, 2009 |
H.R.4346 |
To establish a commission to commemorate the ending of chattel slavery in the United States, and for other purposes. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3048) |
| Jan. 6, 2009 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
31 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| Jan. 4, 2007 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
24 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| May 19, 2005 |
H.RES.288 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning bigotry and religious intolerance, and recognizing that holy books of every religion should be treated with dignity and respect. |
21 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| March 15, 2005 |
H.R.1300 |
To ensure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration. |
32 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Jan. 4, 2005 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
35 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Jan. 7, 2003 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
40 |
All Democrats |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1146) |
| Oct. 28, 2003 |
H.RES.419 |
Condemning religiously intolerant remarks and calling on the President to clearly censure and reassign Lieutenant General Boykin for his religiously intolerant remarks. |
26 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Jan. 8, 2003 |
H.R.259 |
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration. |
36 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Jan. 28, 2003 |
H.R.394 |
To restore the Federal civil remedy for crimes of violence motivated by gender. |
94 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| Oct. 1, 2002 |
H.R.5510 |
To secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration. |
26 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Feb. 6, 2001 |
H.R.429 |
To restore the Federal civil remedy for crimes of violence motivated by gender. |
90 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. |
| Jan. 3, 2001 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequently de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African-Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African-Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
37 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Jan. 7, 1997 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
32 |
All Democrats |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. |
| Feb. 4, 1997 |
H.R.568 |
To secure the voting rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| March 6, 1996 |
H.R.3028 |
To secure the voting rights of former felons who have been released from incarceration. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Feb. 10, 1995 |
H.R.891 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
12 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| Oct. 21, 1993 |
H.R.3331 |
To protect civil rights. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. |
| Jan. 5, 1993 |
H.R.40 |
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery, subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimination against African Americans, and the impact of these forces on living African Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. |
29 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. |
Searching...