Topic

Equality before the law

Bills 134 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

134 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 55. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
55 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 489 Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations. October 12, 2006
HCONRES 396 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India. Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. May 24, 2006
HCONRES 175 Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 17, 2006
HCONRES 143 Expressing the sense of Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of 8 nations should be conditioned on the Russian Government voluntarily accepting and adhering to the norms and standards of democracy. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats. May 19, 2005
HCONRES 60 Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1464-1465) July 12, 2005
HJRES 37 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. April 4, 2005
HJRES 31 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights. Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. March 2, 2005
HJRES 4 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 2, 2005
HR 6406 To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. Pursuant to section 2 of House Resolution 1100, the text of H.R. 6406 as passed by the House, will be appended to the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111. December 8, 2006
HR 6386 To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. December 6, 2006
HR 6346 To extend certain trade preference programs, to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam, to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, and for other purposes. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1092 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6346 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. December 5, 2006
HR 6293 International Women's Freedom Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations. October 17, 2006
HR 6198 Iran Freedom Support Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. October 12, 2006
HR 6142 To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act relating to preferential treatment to apparel articles of lesser developed countries, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. September 21, 2006
HR 6111 Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 Became Public Law No: 109-432. December 20, 2006
HR 5858 GROWTH Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 20, 2006
HR 5739 We the People Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. June 29, 2006
HR 5674 Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 22, 2006
HR 5070 Trade Preference Extension and Expansion Act of 2006 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on International Relations, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. March 30, 2006
HR 4680 Sri Lanka Tsunami Temporary Economic Relief Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. February 1, 2006
HR 4379 We the People Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. February 6, 2006
HR 4211 Haiti Economic Recovery Opportunity Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. November 2, 2005
HR 3930 Universal Education Act Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 28, 2005
HR 3190 Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2005 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 30, 2005
HR 3044 Military Commissions Act of 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. July 26, 2005
HR 1492 To provide for the preservation of the historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II, and for other purposes. Became Public Law No: 109-441. December 21, 2006
HR 1230 To extend trade benefits to certain tents imported into the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. March 17, 2005
HR 1151 Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 10, 2005
HR 552 Right to Life Act Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. March 2, 2005
HR 379 Innocent Life Protection Act of 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. March 2, 2005

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