Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994

Summary

Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 - Renames the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 and makes the following changes. Provides that: (1) the initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the Commission on the day before the enactment of this Act, and thereafter persons shall continue to be appointed to vacancies according to a specified formula; and (2) the term of each member shall be six years and the current staggering of terms shall continue. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; (2) removal of members; and (3) a quorum. Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, of the right of U.S. citizens to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study and collect information relating to, make appraisals of, serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. Specifies that nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control to study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for information about Federal laws and policies regarding abortion. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) reports; (2) advisory committees; (3) hearings and ancillary matters; and (4) administrative provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates such Act on September 30, 1995.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 3 October 1994

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 3 October 1994

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 3 October 1994

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 August 1994

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 August 1994

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 August 1994

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