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H.R. 382 104th Congress House

Civil Rights Amendments Act of 1995

Official title: To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 4, 1995 See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Affirmative action programsDiscrimination in employmentGay rightsHousing and Community Development
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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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Became law
Jan 25, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Jan 25, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 4, 1995
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, 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.
Jan 4, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 25, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civil Rights Amendments Act of 1995 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation. Provides that this Act shall not be construed to permit a finding of discrimination based on statistical differences or the fashioning of any remedy requiring a quota.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 382: Civil Rights Amendments Act of 1995. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-382/
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