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American Action Act of 1995

Introduced: June 14, 1995 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 18, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jun 29, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Jun 15, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5988)
Jun 14, 1995
Referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 14, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Action Act of 1995 - Prohibits the use of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin as a criterion for either discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to any individual or group in employment, education, or contracting.

What's happening now July 18, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 27, 1995
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1840: American Action Act of 1995. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-1840/
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