US HR596 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race. Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals.
Title
Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsors
| Rep. Robert Brady [D-PA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-29 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
| 2016-02-02 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2016-02-02 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR601 (Same As) 2016-02-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Racial and ethnic relations
Voting rights
Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Racial and ethnic relations
Voting rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/596/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres596/BILLS-114hres596ih.pdf |
