A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to provide that individuals appointed to the Civil Rights Commission shall serve for a term of six years and may be removed from office only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

6 June 1983

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Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Summary

Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to allow appointees to the Commission on Civil Rights to serve for a term of six years. Provides that a Commission member may only be removed by the President for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Extends the life of the Commission 15 years. Authorizes appropriations.

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summary · EN · 6 June 1983
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/3230
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