S. 2163 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
S. 2163 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jul 18, 2019, sponsored by Marco Rubio with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 18, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 116-156
What it does
Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act This bill establishes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of the Staff Director to conduct a systematic study of the conditions affecting Black men and boys.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marco Rubio (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 18, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 25, 2020
- Passed the HouseJul 27, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentAug 4, 2020
- Became lawAug 14, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-156. (Aug 14, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jul 27, 2020 · Passed368–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys ActHouse · Jul 27, 2020
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 8354: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 616: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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