S-2163 : Became Public Law

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-08-14PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-156.Library of Congress
2020-08-14PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2020-08-04FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-07-27VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 1 (Roll no. 167). (text: CR H3873)House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2163.House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3873-3878)House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorMrs. McBath moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2020-06-29FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-06-29FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-06-29FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-06-25FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3281-3282)Senate
2020-06-25FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3281-3282)Senate
2020-06-25DischargeSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2019-07-18IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-07-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
See Subjects
  • Academic performance and assessments
  • Child health
  • Commission on Civil Rights
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health information and medical records
  • Higher education
  • Minority health
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Violent crime

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