To require an equal number of Republicans and Democrats to serve on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
What it does: Inserts new text at the end of section 2
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK)What it changes
1 change to S. 2163 · shown in the bill's text
Inserts new text at the end of section 2
InsertsIn S. 2163 · Introduced in Senate
(13) The President of the United States shall appoint 2 members who are not employed by the Federal Government and are experts on issues affecting Black men and boys in America.
Inserted: (c) Membership by Political Party.--If after the Commission is appointed there is a partisan imbalance of Commission members, the congressional leaders of the political party with fewer members on the Commission shall jointly name additional members to create partisan parity on the Commission.
Original wording
At the end of section 2, add the following:
Read automatically from the Congressional Record. Check the original before relying on it.
As printed
SA 1809. Mr. HAWLEY (for Mr. Lankford) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 2163, to establish the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, to study and make recommendations to address social problems affecting Black men and boys, and for other purposes; as follows:
At the end of section 2, add the following:
(c) Membership by Political Party.--If after the Commission is appointed there is a partisan imbalance of Commission members, the congressional leaders of the political party with fewer members on the Commission shall jointly name additional members to create partisan parity on the Commission.
Legislative Activity
Stay on top of the latest movement without scrolling through every action
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1809 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 25, 2020
View full timeline
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1809 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 25, 2020
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1809 proposed by Senator Hawley for Senator Lankford.
June 25, 2020
Senate amendment submitted
June 25, 2020
Amendment SA 1809 proposed by Senator Hawley for Senator Lankford. (consideration: CR S3281; text: CR S3281) To require an equal number of Republicans and Democrats to serve on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
June 25, 2020
Amendment SA 1809 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 25, 2020