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S. 1066 (95th)

A bill to establish an Office of Hispanic Affairs in the Executive Office of the President, and in various executive agencies.

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Introduced

21 March 1977

Last action

21 March 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM], Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO], Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA]

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Summary

Establishes the Office of Hispanic Affairs in the Executive Office of the President to advise the executive branch on appropriate actions to assure that Federal programs are providing needed assistance to Hispanic Americans, to advise on needed new programs regarding such peoples, and to advise such Americans on receiving Federal assistance. Permits the Director of the Office to appoint an advisory task force to advise him on his functions under this Act. Establishes an Office of Hispanic Affairs in each of specified agencies to insure that the policies and practices of the Federal Government provide equal opportunities for Hispanics in all areas. Authorizes the President to instruct chairpersons of the ten Federal Regional Councils established by previous Executive Order to insure that the needs of Hispanics are taken into account in decisions related to Federal assistance to State and local governments. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to insure that existing information clearinghouse functions within the Department of Commerce encompass the collection and dissemination of information concerning the social needs of Hispanics. Prohibits the use of any funds authorized to carry out this Act to influence the outcome of any Federal election or voter registration activity.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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