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H.Res. 694

Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom.

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.

Ordered to be Reported.

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43](D-CA)Sponsor
59 cosponsors59 D
59cosponsors1committees7actions1related bills6subjects
  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Committee

    Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom. — Informed