S. 2163Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

1 recorded action194 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Marco Rubio [R-FL]
Cosponsors: 13 · 11 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Committee: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest action: Aug 14, 2020 · Became Public Law No: 116-156.

IntroducedJul 18, 2019
Passed the SenateJun 25, 2020
Passed the HouseJul 27, 2020
Sent to the PresidentAug 4, 2020
Became lawAug 14, 2020

What the measure doesCRS summary

Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

This bill establishes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of the Staff Director to conduct a systematic study of the conditions affecting Black men and boys.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 2163 as public Law on Aug 14, 2020. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 167

House Jul 27, 2020

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

368 Yea 1 Nay 61 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 369 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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All members430 members

Democratic232 members

Republican198 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors13 · 11 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 2163 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

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S. 2163Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 167

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors13 · 11 Republicans · 2 Democrats

S. 2163Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 167

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors13 · 11 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Who lobbied on S. 21632 organizations

Who lobbied on S. 21632 organizations