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US Congress 117th Congress

Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected. [HR-629] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/13/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". [HR-633] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/10/2021

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Celebrating the goals and ideals of the first International Day for People of African Descent, particularly the principle that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies". [HR-615] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Celebrating the goals and ideals of the first International Day for People of African Descent, particularly the principle that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2021, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal child health crisis in the Black community and the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes. [HR-603] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2021, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal child health crisis in the Black community and the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Adams Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 08/25/2021

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Bayard Rustin Stamp Act [HB-5081] [Arts and Culture ] [Human Rights ]
To direct the Postmaster General to issue a forever stamp depicting Bayard Rustin, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 08/23/2021

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Empowering Local Curriculum Act [HB-5047] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide rules of construction that nothing in those Acts requires the use, teaching, promotion, or recommendation of any academic discipline, program, or activity that holds that the United States is a Nation founded on white supremacy and oppression, or that these forces are at the root of American society.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman Introduced In House on 08/17/2021

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Honoring the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events which occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas. [HR-592] [Military ] [Veterans ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Honoring the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events which occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Filemon Vela Introduced In House on 08/17/2021

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Honoring the bravery and legacy of the Clinton 12. [HR-588] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Education ]
Honoring the bravery and legacy of the Clinton 12.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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FAIR Scoring Act Fiscal Analysis by Income and Race Scoring Act [HB-5018] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Poverty ] [Economic Development ]
To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 08/13/2021

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Empowering Local Curriculum Act [S.2711] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide rules of construction that nothing in those Acts requires the use, teaching, promotion, or recommendation of any academic discipline, program, or activity that holds that the United States is a Nation founded on white supremacy and oppression, or that these forces are at the root of American society.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 08/11/2021

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John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 [HB-4] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Received In The Senate. on 09/14/2021

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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 [S.2610] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Defense ] [Budget and Spending ] [Retirement ]
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner By Senator Warner From Select Committee On Intelligence Filed Written Report. Report No. 117-37. Additional Views Filed. on 08/10/2021

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Protecting Students From Racial Hostility Act [S.2574] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
A bill to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect students from racial hostility, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 07/30/2021

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Youth, Peace, and Security Act of 2021 [HB-4838] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Children and Youth ]
To support the inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict relief and recovery efforts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Introduced In House on 07/29/2021

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Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 [HB-4785] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/05/2022

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Improving Access for Afghan Refugees Act [HB-4736] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [International ] [Human Services ]
To provide assistance to Afghan nationals who have suffered persecution based on their occupation, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 11/01/2022

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Blackwell School National Historic Site Act [HB-4706] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ]
To establish the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Filemon Vela Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/09/2021

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A resolution reaffirming the alliance between the United States and Bulgaria, congratulating Bulgaria on its July 11, 2021 parliamentary elections, and calling for continued progress in Bulgaria towards combating corruption, respecting the freedom of the press, and protecting minority rights. [SR-322] [International ] [Elections ] [Human Rights ]
A resolution reaffirming the alliance between the United States and Bulgaria, congratulating Bulgaria on its July 11, 2021 parliamentary elections, and calling for continued progress in Bulgaria towards combating corruption, respecting the freedom of the press, and protecting minority rights.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment Favorably. on 12/07/2022

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Blackwell School National Historic Site Act [S.2490] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Community Development ] [Arts and Culture ]
A bill to establish the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Became Public Law No: 117-206. on 10/17/2022

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives against the malignant and metastasizing ideology of anti-Semitism. [HR-557] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Religion ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives against the malignant and metastasizing ideology of anti-Semitism.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 11/01/2022

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