Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 496
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Affirming that all Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jul 16, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
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
496
Congress
116
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution affirms that Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Text (1)
July 16, 2019
Actions (3)
07/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
07/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:37 PM