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H.R. 5572 (101st)

IRCA Anti-Discrimination Amendments of 1990

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Introduced

11 September 1990

Last action

19 September 1990 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

26 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

IRCA Anti-Discrimination Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend General Accounting Office employer sanction reporting requirements. Includes certain seasonal agricultural workers within the scope of such anti-discrimination employment provisions. Requires public dissemination of information about anti-discrimination protections under such Act and under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Repeals the requirement that an alien must file a declaration of intention to become a citizen in order to be covered by such anti-discrimination provisions. Repeals the provision awarding attorney's fees only if the losing party's argument is without reasonable legal and factual foundation. Revises and increases employer civil money penalties. Establishes criminal penalties for pattern or practice violations. Permits a person who was discriminated against by an employer while merely testing such employer's employment practices to file a complaint. Treats certain employer documentary practices as employment practices for purposes of such Act.

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Timeline

  1. 11 September 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 September 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 September 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 September 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 September 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 September 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

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