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42 U.S.C. 1975a: Duties of Commission

Created in 1983 by Public Law 98-183. Changed by 2 later laws. 2 bills in this Congress would change it; 1 new law this Congress changed it.

3 parts of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Commission on Civil Rights (3).

How it got hereLaws that created or changed it, newest first

1994Pub. L. 103-419

1991Pub. L. 102-167

1983Pub. L. 98-183created it

42 U.S.C. 1975aDuties of Commission

(a)Generallyadded to

(b)Limitations on investigatory duties

(c)Reports

(d)Advisory committeesadded to

(e)Hearings and ancillary matters

(f)Limitation relating to abortion

This CongressBills that change it or would

H.R. 6938Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026law

H.R. 9877Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026introduced

S. 2354Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026reported by committee

past change
enacted this Congress
proposed

This Congress

H.R. 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 · became law · changed (d)
H.R. 9877 Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 · introduced · would change (a)
S. 2354 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 · reported by committee · would change (d)

How it got here

1994

Pub. L. 103–419 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to duties of Commission for provisions relating to rules of procedure of Commission hearings.

1991

Pub. L. 102–167 substituted "Chairperson" for "Chairman" wherever appearing. · (a), (d), (f)

Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.