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US HRes1107

US HRes1107
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace ac


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Introduced
09/14/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19; and for other purposes. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2574) to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2639) to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2694) to eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 908) condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.

AI Summary

This Resolution sets forth the rules for considering several bills and a resolution in the House of Representatives. Specifically, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 2574, which aims to amend Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to reinstate the ability for individuals to file lawsuits in cases of "disparate impact," meaning policies that unintentionally disadvantage certain groups. It also allows for consideration of H.R. 2639, establishing the "Strength in Diversity Program," and H.R. 2694, which seeks to end discrimination and improve women's health and economic security by requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions. Furthermore, the Resolution permits the consideration of H. Res. 908, a resolution condemning anti-Asian sentiment related to COVID-19. For each of these measures, the Resolution waives points of order against their consideration and against provisions within them, sets specific debate times, and outlines procedures for amendments and final passage, generally limiting further amendments and motions.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 09/15/2020)

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