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Senate Simple Resolution 563
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing June 2018 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 28, 2018
Overview
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Jun 28, 2018
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Jun 28, 2018
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Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
563
Congress
115
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
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Summary

Expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people.

Recognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution and international treaties.

Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/28/2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4744)
06/28/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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