H.R. 6860 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022
H.R. 6860 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 28, 2022, sponsored by Yvette D. Clarke with 202 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 202
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022 This bill prohibits government entities and insurance providers from denying community-based services to individuals with disabilities that require long-term service or support that would enable such individuals to live in the community and lead an independent life.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 199 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Nov 1, 2022)
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 117th Congress
- S. 475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
- S. 3655: Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022
- H.R. 8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- S. 450: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 17: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
- H.J.Res. 64: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- S. 393: Equality Act
- H.R. 1011: Life at Conception Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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