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S. 501 (98th)

Sex Discrimination in the United States Code Reform Act of 1983

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Introduced

16 February 1983

Last action

3 May 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

Summary

Title I: Armed Forces, Soldiers' Home, Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service, and Merchant Marine - Amends Federal laws dealing with the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title II: Elimination of Gender-Based Distinctions Under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program, Railroad Retirement and the Work Incentive Program - Eliminates gender-based distinctions in the social security and railroad retirement programs. Title III: Amendments to United States Code - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Walsh-Healey Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the Federal Criminal Code and other Acts dealing with Indian affairs, transportation, public lands and provisions relating to Saint Elizabeth Hospital and contract law to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date for the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 March 1983

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Source: Committee

  4. 30 September 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 November 1983

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 April 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 766.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 11 April 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 98-390. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  8. 11 April 1984

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 98-390. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 April 1984

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 April 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 30 April 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 3 May 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 26 April 1984

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 11 April 1984

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 16 February 1983

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