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H.R. 691 (99th)

Congressional and Judicial Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985

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Introduced

24 January 1985

Last action

6 March 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. McKernan, John R., Jr. [R-ME-1], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Bartlett, Steve [R-TX-3], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2]

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Summary

Congressional and Judicial Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1985 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require that personnel actions affecting employees or applicants in the legislative and judicial branches of the Government be free from any discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or age. Allows Members of Congress to take into consideration an individual's domicile and political affiliation. Establishes within the judicial branch an Employment Review Board. Provides that members of the board be appointed from the retired judges of the Supreme Court and Courts of Appeals. Authorizes an aggrieved individual to file a written complaint with the Board. Establishes procedures for the Board to investigate, settle, hear, and determine the claims alleged. Provides that if a violation is found an order for relief may compel the defendant to: (1) employ or reinstate such individual on such terms and conditions as may be appropriate; (2) pay compensatory damages; (3) pay punitive damages; and (4) pay fees and allowances of witnesses and reasonable attorneys' fees. Authorizes the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review, enjoin, set aside, suspend, modify, or enforce orders of the Board. Requires members of the Board to submit written reports to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics describing complaints during the reporting period involved.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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