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H.R. 5179 (99th)

Office of Civil Rights Assessment Act of 1986

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Introduced

16 July 1986

Last action

21 July 1986 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3]

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Summary

Office of Civil Rights Assessment Act of 1986 - Establishes within the legislative branch the Office of Civil Rights Assessment to investigate allegations and advise the Congress regarding various civil rights violations, including voting rights violations, experienced by citizens. Outlines the functions of such Office and authorizes it to initiate activity upon request by: (1) congressional committee chairmen; (2) the Civil Rights Assessment Board; or (3) the Director of the Civil Rights Assessment Board. Outlines the structure and power of the Office. Establishes a Civil Rights Assessment Board within the Office to make policies. Directs the Office to establish a Civil Rights Assessment Advisory Council which shall review and make recommendations to the Board regarding activities undertaken by the Office. Requires the Office to submit an annual report to the Congress concerning civil rights assessment techniques and areas requiring future analysis.

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Timeline

  1. 16 July 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 July 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 July 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 July 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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