H.R. 6091: REAL Opportunity Act
Sponsor
Alma Adams
Democrat · NC
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Jun 13, 2018
Assigned to Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. for review
HR6091 Legislative Journey
Committee Action
Jun 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
About the Sponsor
Alma Adams
Democrat, North Carolina's 12th congressional district · 12 years in Congress
Committees: Agriculture, Education and Workforce
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Cosponsors (27)
All 27 cosponsors are Democrats. Cosponsors represent 15 states: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, and 12 more.
Jamie Raskin
Democrat · MD
Sanford Bishop
Democrat · GA
Suzanne Bonamici
Democrat · OR
Steve Cohen
Democrat · TN
Maxine Dexter
Democrat · OR
Jared Huffman
Democrat · CA
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Democrat · CA
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Democrat · IL
Summer Lee
Democrat · PA
Dave Min
Democrat · CA
Eleanor Norton
Democrat · DC
Delia Ramirez
Democrat · IL
What laws does H.R. 6091 change?
1 changes
Sections Amended
Section 1979 of Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983)
inserting ``of the United States or'' before ``of any State''
H.R. 6091 Quick Facts
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Agriculture and Food
- Introduced
- Jun 13, 2018
Assigned to Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. for review
Jun 13, 2018
Constituent Resources
H.R. 6091 Bill Text
“To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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