(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #12 (75-14)) Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 - Amends title IX (Prohibition of Sex Discrimination) of the Education Amendments of 1972 to define the phrase "program or activity" and the term "program" to mean all of the operations of the following entities, any part of which is extended Federal financial assistance: (1) a department, agency, special purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or local government; (2) a State or local government entity which distributes such assistance and the agency or department to which such assistance is extended; (3) a college, university, or other postsecondary institution, or public system of higher education; (4) a local educational agency, system of vocational education, or other school system; and (5) a corporation, partnership, or other private organization or certain sole proprietorships. States that such terms do not include any operation of an entity which is controlled by a religious organization. States that nothing in such Act shall be construed to: (1) require or prohibit any person or entity to provide or pay for an abortion; or (2) permit a penalty to be imposed on any person because such person is seeking or has received any benefit or service related to a legal abortion. Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to define the phrase "program or activity" to mean all of the activities of the aforementioned entities. States that this Act does not require any individual or hospital, or other institution, program, or activity that receives Federal financial assistance to perform or pay for an abortion. Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide that the anti-discrimination provisions relating to employment shall not apply to individuals having a contagious disease or infection who, by reason of such disease or infection: (1) would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of others; or (2) is unable to perform the duties of the job.
S 557 - 100Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987
Became Public Law No: 100-259.
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Veto message considered in Senate.
Passed Senate over veto: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 73-24. Record Vote No: 67.
Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 73-24. Record Vote No: 67.
Passed House over veto: Passed House Over Veto by Yea-Nay Vote: 292 - 133 (Record Vote No: 41).
Passed House Over Veto by Yea-Nay Vote: 292 - 133 (Record Vote No: 41).
Became Public Law No: 100-259.
Became Public Law No: 100-259.
Veto message considered in Senate.
Veto message received in Senate.
Vetoed by President.
Vetoed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Rule Passed House.
Called up by House as Privileged Matter.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 315 - 98 (Record Vote No: 20).
Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 315 - 98 (Record Vote No: 20).
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.391 Reported to House.
Committee on Rules Granted a Modified Closed Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 75-14. Record Vote No: 12.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 75-14. Record Vote No: 12.
Motion to recommit to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources with instructions to report back forthwith with an amendment (SP1389) made in Senate.
Considered by Senate.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-64. Minority views filed.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-64. Minority views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 157.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, Education Department, OMB.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.