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HCONRES 200 98th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Abortion Abortion, Birth Control, and Family Planning Age discrimination Civil Rights and Liberties Congress and Members of Congress Congressional agencies European American ethnic groups Minorities Racial discrimination Religion and Clergy Religious liberty Sex discrimination Sex discrimination against women Women's rights

Commission on Civil Rights Resolution

Introduced: October 28, 1983 See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 98th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 10, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 4, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 3, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Oct 28, 1983
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Oct 28, 1983
Introduced in House
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Commission on Civil Rights Resolution - Establishes within the legislative branch an eight member Commission on Civil Rights (Commission). Provides rules of procedure for Commission hearings.

Requires the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations of citizens' being denied their right to vote by reason of their color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin; (2) study and collect information concerning discrimination or a denial of equal protection; (3) appraise Federal laws and policy with respect to discrimination and the denial of equal protection; and (4) serve as a national clearinghouse for such information.

Prohibits the Commission from investigating any membership practice or internal operation of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club or religious organization. Prohibits the Commission from collecting or studying information with respect to abortion.

Directs the Commission to appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to denials of equal protection involving Americans who are members of eastern - and southern - European ethic groups.

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Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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