Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Bill Title Congress Status Action Date
S 1337
SPOT Act
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 13, 2015
S 772
Democracy Restoration Act of 2015
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. March 18, 2015
S 582
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. February 26, 2015
S 527
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or in the...
114th Held at the desk. February 27, 2015
S 457
Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2015
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. February 11, 2015
S 10
Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2016
114th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. December 22, 2016
SCONRES 27
A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free so...
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S95) January 19, 2016
SCONRES 20
A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities...
114th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. September 8, 2015
SCONRES 8
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp...
114th Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. March 4, 2015
SJRES 16
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 7, 2015
SJRES 15
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 7, 2015
SJRES 12
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to marriage.
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. April 23, 2015
SJRES 7
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the S...
114th Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. February 4, 2015
SRES 634
A resolution affirming the importance of the security and privacy of the people of the United States.
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S7036) December 9, 2016
SRES 631
A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroa...
114th Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6761) December 6, 2016
SRES 574
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6082-6083) September 26, 2016
SRES 511
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 26, 2016, as "LGBT Equality Day".
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4553) June 23, 2016
SRES 510
A resolution affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to women and gi...
114th Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4552-4553) June 23, 2016
SRES 500
A resolution designating June 19, 2016, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slave...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305-4306) June 16, 2016
SRES 491
A resolution designating June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation.
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3812; text as passed Senate: CR S3797) June 10, 2016
SRES 488
A resolution recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear", a 22...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790; text as passed Senate: CR S3797) June 10, 2016
SRES 481
A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2016 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and as an important time to celebr...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297-3298) May 26, 2016
SRES 410
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1642) April 4, 2016
SRES 409
A resolution recognizing March 2016 as "National Women's History Month".
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602-1603) March 17, 2016
SRES 405
A resolution designating Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the site of the centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Con...
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1600) March 17, 2016
SRES 379
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1101; text as passed Senate: CR S1088-1089) February 29, 2016
SRES 373
A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Executive Order 9066 and expressing the sense of the Senate that policies...
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1001-1003; text of measure as introduced: CR S1001) February 24, 2016
SRES 372
A resolution celebrating Black History Month
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1000-1001) February 24, 2016
SRES 322
A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the refusal of Rosa Louise Parks to give up her seat on a bus on December 1, 195...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8195; text as passed Senate: CR S8193) November 30, 2015
SRES 254
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6660; text as passed Senate: CR S6657) September 15, 2015
SRES 201
A resolution designating June 19, 2015, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slave...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140) June 15, 2015
SRES 198
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversaries of the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4061; text as passed Senate: CR S4033) June 10, 2015
SRES 185
A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2015 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and as an important time to celebr...
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3251; text as passed Senate: CR S3246-3247) May 21, 2015
SRES 124
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2053-2054) March 27, 2015
SRES 97
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
114th Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658) May 5, 2015
SRES 88
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
114th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1134-1135; text as passed Senate: CR S1170-1171) February 26, 2015
SRES 84
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
114th Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1033-1034) February 23, 2015
HCONRES 115
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring civil...
113th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. September 11, 2014
HCONRES 84
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 105th anniversary.
113th Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. March 20, 2014
HCONRES 49
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Re...
113th Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. August 1, 2013