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H.Res. 187 (99th)

Fair Employment Relations Resolution

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Introduced

5 June 1985

Last action

24 July 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.

Sponsors

Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14]

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Summary

Fair Employment Relations Resolution - Title I: Amendments to House Rules - Amends rules XI and XLIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit discrimination against the handicapped in the hiring or discharge of House employees. Title II: Fair Employment Relations Board - Establishes the House Fair Employment Relations Board to: (1) make policies and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of such rules; (2) supervise the operation of the House Fair Employment Relations Office; and (3) hear and determine complaints alleging violations of such rules. Title III: House Fair Employment Relations Office - Establishes the House Fair Employment Relations Office, headed by a Director (appointed by the Board), to: (1) develop procedures to implement the policies and guidelines of the Board; and (2) report to the House on information maintained on each category of individuals afforded equal employment opportunity by such rules. Directs the Office to utilize such information to identify discriminatory wage-setting practices. Requires the Office, upon request, to recommend to House committees improvements in their employment practices. Directs the Office to report to the House, by January 3, 1985, on the continuation or improvement of the procedures for settling complaints. Title IV: Complaints of Violations of Equal Employment Opportunity - Sets forth procedures for individuals who allege discrimination in violation of rules XLIII or XI, including counseling and conciliation, formal complaints and hearings, and appeals to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Title V: General Provisions - Requires the cooperation of committees and offices with the Board, the Office, and the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

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Timeline

  1. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 July 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.

    Source: Committee

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