HRES 694
116th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Contracts and agency
Due process and equal protection
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom.
Introduced: November 13, 2019
Introduced by:
Waters, Maxine
Democratic
· California
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported.
Feb 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 11, 2020
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws declaring that all persons born in the United States are citizens and are equally protected by the law.
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Ordered to be Reported.
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