Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Apr 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 107, titled the "Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution," expresses a sentiment of Congress. It states that the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, U.S. judges, and political appointees in the executive branch should not be members of clubs that discriminate based on sex or race. The resolution acknowledges the right of private association but argues that this right should not be used to cover discrimination.
The bill specifically targets high-ranking public officials and judicial figures, suggesting they have a higher standard of conduct due to their public office and should reflect the American value that discrimination is wrong. It also references past instances where members of Congress have resigned from discriminatory clubs.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007 and has been referred to multiple committees, including the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey a message from Congress but would not have the force of law.
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Official summary
Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that neither the President, the Vice President, nor any Member of Congress, federal justice or judge, or political appointee in the executive branch should belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race.
Timeline
20 Apr 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 107 do?
- H.Con.Res. 107, titled the "Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution," expresses a sentiment of Congress. It states that the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, U.S. judges, and political appointees in the executive branch should not be members of clubs that discriminate based on sex or race. The resolution acknowledges the right of private association but argues that this right should not be used to cover discrimination. The bill specifically targets high-ranking public officials and judicial figures, suggesting they have a higher standard of conduct due to their public office and should reflect the American value that discrimination is wrong. It also references past instances where members of Congress have resigned from discriminatory clubs. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2007 and has been referred to multiple committees, including the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would convey a message from Congress but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 107 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 107. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 107?
- H.Con.Res. 107 was sponsored by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] (D-NY), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 107?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (20 Apr 2007).
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