S 3868 · 94th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A bill to amend title VIII of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968 with respect to the awarding of attorney's fees and the authority of the Development to initiate a civil action to enforce the provisions of such title.

Introduced 1976-09-29· Sponsored by Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1976-09-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce Federal prohibitions against discriminatory housing practices. Allows Federal courts to award private plaintiffs bringing suit to enforce such prohibitions reasonable attorney fees whether or not such individuals are finally able to bear the cost.…

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