Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1996

Summary

Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1996 - Amends the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 to require that, of the four United States Commission on Civil Rights members appointed by the President, not more than two be from the same political party. Requires approval of a majority of the Commission before the Commission may submit a report or issue a subpoena. Mandates an annual Commission review and vote regarding the staff director's performance, with the director removed if less than a majority vote for retention. Declares the director a noncareer appointee. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Extends the Commission's termination date.

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Timeline

1. 25 July 1996

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 July 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 July 1996

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 25 July 1996 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 July 1996

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 July 1996

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 July 1996

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Sponsors

• Rep. Brown, Hank [R-CO-4] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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