Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1996
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 2, 1996)
Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1996 - Amends the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 to require approval of a majority of the Commission before the Commission may submit a report or issue a subpoena. Prescribes a procedure for the withholding of the issuance of a subpoena.
Allows the Commission, by majority vote, to remove the staff director from office.
Provides for the application of the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act of 1974, and the Government in the Sunshine Act with regard to the Commission.
Authorizes appropriations.
Extends the Commission's termination date through FY 1997.
What just happenedOct 2, 1996
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Oct 2, 1996IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 2, 1996IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate