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Bill103th CongressFiled Mar 29, 1993Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S. 668

Fair Housing Rights Amendments Act of 1994

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (May 6, 1994)

Fair Housing Rights Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to increase the penalties for violating the fair housing provisions of such Act. Sets forth specific penalties for fair housing violations that result in property damage exceeding $100, involve the use or attempted use of fire, or are committed with the use of, or while the perpetrator is carrying, a firearm.

What just happenedMay 16, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. May 16, 1994CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Civil and Constitutional Rights Subcommittee
  2. May 10, 1994IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. May 9, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. May 9, 1994FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  5. May 9, 1994FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  6. May 6, 1994Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  7. May 6, 1994Floor17000

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

  8. May 6, 1994Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5319)

  9. Sep 23, 1993Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.

  10. Sep 23, 1993Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 103-149.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Sep 23, 1993Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 103-149.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Aug 3, 1993Committee

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

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Mar 29, 1993IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Mar 29, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3957-3958)

  15. Mar 29, 1993IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMay 6, 199435

Fair Housing Rights Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to increase the penalties for violating the fair housing provisions of such Act. Sets forth specific penalties for fair housing violations that result in property damage exceeding $100, involve the use or attempted use of fire, or are committed with the use of, or while the perpetrator is carrying, a firearm.

Introduced in SenateMar 29, 199300

Fair Housing Rights Amendments Act of 1993 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to increase the penalties for violating the fair housing provisions of such Act. Sets forth specific penalties for fair housing violations that result in property damage exceeding $100, involve the use or attempted use of fire, or are committed with the use of, or while the perpetrator is carrying, a firearm.