Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1996
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 25, 1996)
Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1996 - Amends the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 to require that, of the four United States Commission on Civil Rights members appointed by the President, not more than two be from the same political party.
Requires approval of a majority of the Commission before the Commission may submit a report or issue a subpoena.
Mandates an annual Commission review and vote regarding the staff director's performance, with the director removed if less than a majority vote for retention. Declares the director a noncareer appointee.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Extends the Commission's termination date.
What just happenedJul 30, 1996
Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 30, 1996Committee
Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jul 25, 1996IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 25, 1996IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate