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Congressional and Judicial Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985

Introduced: January 24, 1985 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Mar 4, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Feb 6, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
Jan 24, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jan 24, 1985
Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 24, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 24, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional and Judicial Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require that personnel actions affecting employees or applicants in the legislative and judicial branches of the Government be free from any discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or age. Allows Members of Congress to take into consideration an individual's domicile and political affiliation.

Establishes within the judicial branch an Employment Review Board. Provides that members of the board be appointed from the retired judges of the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeals. Authorizes an aggrieved individual to file a written complaint with the Board. Establishes procedures for the Board to investigate, settle, hear, and determine the claims alleged.

Provides that if a violation is found an order for relief may compel the defendant to: (1) employ or reinstate such individual on such terms and conditions as may be appropriate; (2) pay compensatory damages; (3) pay punitive damages; and (4) pay fees and allowances of witnesses and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Authorizes the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review, enjoin, set aside, suspend, modify, or enforce orders of the Board.

Requires members of the Board to submit written reports to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics describing complaints during the reporting period involved.

What's happening now March 6, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

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