Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 694
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 13, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 13, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 12, 2020
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
694
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 recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws declaring that all persons born in the United States are citizens and are equally protected by the law.

Text (1)
November 13, 2019
Actions (6)
02/12/2020
Ordered to be Reported.
02/12/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/11/2020
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
11/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:28 AM