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Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Oct 6, 1994)

Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to reauthorize the Commission. Renames such Act as the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983.

Provides that: (1) the initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the Commission on September 30, 1994, and thereafter vacancies shall continue to be appointed according to a specified formula; and (2) the term of each member in the initial membership shall expire on the date such term would have expired as of September 30, 1994.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; (2) removal of members; and (3) a quorum.

Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, of the right of U.S. citizens to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study and collect information relating to, make appraisals of Federal laws and policies regarding, serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage, discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice.

Specifies that nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control to: (1) inquire into or investigate any membership practices or internal operations of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club, or religious organization; or (2) study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for information about Federal laws and policies regarding abortion.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) reports; (2) advisory committees; (3) hearings and ancillary matters; and (4) administrative provisions.

Authorizes appropriations.

Terminates such Act on September 30, 1996.

What just happenedOct 25, 1994

Became Public Law No: 103-419.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 25, 1994PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 103-419.

  2. Oct 25, 1994BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 103-419.

  3. Oct 25, 1994PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 25, 1994BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 18, 1994FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 18, 1994President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 7, 1994ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 7, 1994ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H11295)

  9. Oct 7, 1994NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H11295)

  10. Oct 7, 1994ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments.

  11. Oct 7, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Oct 6, 1994ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendments with an amendment (SP 2629) by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14407)

  13. Oct 6, 1994NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments with an amendment (SP 2629) by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14407)

  14. Oct 6, 1994Floor

    Measure laid before Senate.

  15. Oct 3, 1994Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

  16. Oct 3, 1994FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  17. Oct 3, 1994FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended to that of similar measure H.R. 4999. Agreed to without objection.

  18. Oct 3, 1994FloorH38700

    A similar measure H.R. 4999 was laid on the table without objection.

  19. Oct 3, 1994FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  20. Oct 3, 1994Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  21. Oct 3, 1994FloorH34200

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 4999. Agreed to without objection.

  22. Oct 3, 1994FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10462)

  23. Oct 3, 1994FloorH30200

    Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  24. Oct 3, 1994FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  25. Oct 3, 1994FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  26. Oct 3, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  27. Sep 30, 1994Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  28. Sep 30, 1994Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  29. Sep 30, 1994Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13849-13850)

  30. Sep 28, 1994Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 683.

  31. Sep 28, 1994Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  32. Sep 28, 1994Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  33. Aug 11, 1994Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  34. Aug 9, 1994IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  35. Aug 9, 1994IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11045)

  36. Aug 9, 1994IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentOct 6, 199439

Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to reauthorize the Commission. Renames such Act as the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983.

Provides that: (1) the initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the Commission on September 30, 1994, and thereafter vacancies shall continue to be appointed according to a specified formula; and (2) the term of each member in the initial membership shall expire on the date such term would have expired as of September 30, 1994.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; (2) removal of members; and (3) a quorum.

Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, of the right of U.S. citizens to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study and collect information relating to, make appraisals of Federal laws and policies regarding, serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage, discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice.

Specifies that nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control to: (1) inquire into or investigate any membership practices or internal operations of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club, or religious organization; or (2) study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for information about Federal laws and policies regarding abortion.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) reports; (2) advisory committees; (3) hearings and ancillary matters; and (4) administrative provisions.

Authorizes appropriations.

Terminates such Act on September 30, 1996.

Introduced in SenateAug 9, 199400

Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Revises the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to direct the Commission to: (1) investigation allegations, in writing, under oath or affirmation, relating to deprivations of civil rights based on color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, or denial of the right to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study, collect, make appraisals of, serve as a national clearinghouse for information on, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage discrimination or the denial of equal protection of the laws, including the administration of justice, based on color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995.

Extends the termination date for the Commission until September 30, 1997.