H.R. 4238 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to modernize terms relating to minorities.
H.R. 4238 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Dec 11, 2015, sponsored by Grace Meng with 76 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 11, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 76
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 114-157
What it does
This bill amends: (1) the Department of Energy Organization Act to revise the definition of "minority" to mean any U.S. citizen who is an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native; and (2) the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to revise the definition of "minority group members" (who own minority group enterpris…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Grace Meng (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 74 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 11, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 29, 2016
- Passed the SenateMay 9, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMay 13, 2016
- Became lawMay 20, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-157. (May 20, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 29, 2016 · Passed376–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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