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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 9, 1994
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.
People & committees
Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D–IL
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 103-419.
Became Public Law No: 103-419.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H11295)
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)
Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendments with an amendment (SP 2629) by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14407)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments with an amendment (SP 2629) by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14407)
Measure laid before Senate.
Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended to that of similar measure H.R. 4999. Agreed to without objection.
A similar measure H.R. 4999 was laid on the table without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
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.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10462)
Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13849-13850)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 683.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11045)
Introduced in Senate
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