HR 3230 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to provide that individuals appointed to the Civil Rights Commission shall serve for a term of six years and may be removed from office only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-06-06· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1983-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to allow appointees to the Commission on Civil Rights to serve for a term of six years. Provides that a Commission member may only be removed by the President for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Extends the life of the Commission 15 years. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican