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Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019 [S.636] [Immigration ] [International ] [Human Rights ]
Addresses the migration of Venezuelan nationals by permitting them to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. The bill also directs the Department of State to provide assistance to the migration systems of nations surrounding Venezuela to provide migration services and asylum to eligible Venezuelan citizens.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2019

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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Elaine massacre. [HR-150] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution honors the lives and legacies of the unknown number of African Americans who were murdered in Phillips County, Arkansas, 100 years ago.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bruce Westerman Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/25/2019

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Calling on the President to resume the interpretation of section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution as originally intended and applied as law for a century. [HR-140] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution expresses disapproval of birthright citizenship, under which a person born in the United States is deemed to be a U.S. citizen.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/25/2019

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Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 [S.506] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
Addresses extreme risk protection order laws. Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms. First, the bill establishes a grant program to help states and Indian tribes implement extreme risk protection order laws and carry out related activities. Local governments and other entities may also receive grants to carry out certain activities, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/14/2019

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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2019 [S.505] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Disabilities ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Modifies the detention authority of the United States. Specifically, it prohibits detention or imprisonment based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic of an individual. A protected characteristic includes each of the following: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and any additional characteristic that the Department of Justice determines to be a protected characteristic.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/14/2019

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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2019 [HB-1288] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Disabilities ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Modifies the detention authority of the United States. Specifically, it prohibits detention or imprisonment based solely on an actual or perceived protected characteristic of an individual. A protected characteristic includes each of the following: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and any additional characteristic that the Department of Justice determines to be a protected characteristic.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/25/2019

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Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 [HB-1236] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Grants ] [Funding ]
Addresses extreme risk protection order laws. Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms. First, the bill establishes a grant program to help states and Indian tribes implement extreme risk protection order laws and carry out related activities. Local governments and other entities may also receive grants to carry out certain activities, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security Discharged. on 09/10/2019

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A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [SJR-6] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/25/2019

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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [S.277] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and will be available for display and research, and can be loaned, as appropriate, for display elsewhere.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/30/2019

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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-38] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 01/30/2019

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. [HJR-35] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. The amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 01/29/2019

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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Water ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson On Motion To Concur In The Senate Amendments With An Amendment Agreed To By The Yeas And Nays: 214 - 207 (roll No. 214). (text: Cr H5202-5417) on 10/01/2020

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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-924] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
Requires the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and will be available for display and research, and can be loaned, as appropriate, for display elsewhere.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Introduced In House on 01/30/2019

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Expatriate Terrorist Act [HB-774] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Establishes that certain acts deemed to support terrorism shall be grounds to lose U.S. nationality. Such acts include voluntarily (1) making a formal declaration of allegiance to a foreign terrorist organization, (2) serving in such an organization's armed forces, or (3) providing training or material assistance to such an organization. The Department of State shall not issue a passport to any individual who is a member or attempting to become a member of a foreign terrorist organization, and shall revoke any passport belonging to such an individual.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/05/2019

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Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018 [HB-7127] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Native American Affairs ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 11/14/2018

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Calling on the President to resume the interpretation of section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution as originally intended and applied as law for a century. [HR-1143] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
Calling on the President to resume the interpretation of section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution as originally intended and applied as law for a century.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Introduced In House on 11/13/2018

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Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018 [S.3543] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Native American Affairs ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/03/2018

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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.3540] [Immigration ] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ]
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/02/2018

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Calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. [HR-1111] [Human Rights ] [International ]
Calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. Condemns the abuses committed by the government of Cameroon, security forces, and armed separatist groups. Urges all parties, including political opposition groups, to exercise restraint and to ensure that protests remain peaceful.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 10/02/2018

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To provide for the processes and procedures for the granting, denying, or revoking of access, or eligibility for access, to classified information. [HB-6680] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ]
To provide for the processes and procedures for the granting, denying, or revoking of access, or eligibility for access, to classified information.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H7865) on 09/05/2018

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