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H.J.Res. 959 (94th)

Joint resolution to pay tribute to the contributions of Hispanics, to establish an Office of Hispanics Affairs in the various executive agencies.

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Introduced

19 May 1976

Last action

19 May 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Sponsors

Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20], Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27], Rescom. Benitez, Jamie [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Young, Andrew [D-GA-5]

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Summary

Directs the President to require the head of each executive department and agency to establish an Office of Hispanic Affairs. Provides that such office shall participate in all policy planning and development for all programs which impact the Hispanic communities. Directs the President to take such measures, as may be necessary, to insure that the Chairpersons of the ten Federal Regional Councils establish and maintain a Regional Office of Hispanic Affairs. Provides that the Regional Offices of Hispanic Affairs shall advise all executive departments and agencies regarding the needs of Hispanics in the region. Provides that the Secretary of Commerce shall establish and maintain a Hispanic Information Clearinghouse which shall collect, analyze, and disseminate information concerning the social, economic, employment, health, and housing needs and conditions of Hispanics.

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Timeline

  1. 19 May 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 May 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 May 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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