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Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act of 2022
Legislative Progress
Introduced
July 15, 2022
Latest Action
November 1, 2022
Primary Sponsor
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocratic(NY)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
83pct
109d open
vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the right of individuals of the same sex to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct. Specifically, the bill prohibits any state from enacting a law or regulation that infringes on any individual's right to enter into a consensual sexual relationship in the confines of their home and private life, including with respect to individuals of the same sex. (The Supreme Court held that state laws criminalizing private, consensual sexual relationships between individuals of the same sex were unconstitutional in Lawrence v. Texas in 2003.) The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action for violations. It also establishes a private right of action through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights).
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to funding for energy, port infrastructure, clean water, Coast Guard vessel homeporting and facilities and housing infrastructure. Issues related to COVID-19 Relief funding, CARES Act 1.0 (P.L.116-136) and CARES Act 2.0 (HEROES Act 1.0, 2.0). Implementation of FY22 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Related Agencies Appropriations (THUD). Implementation of FY22 Energy, Water, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and FDA Appropriations. Issues related to American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Related Agencies Appropriations (THUD) (H.R. 8394 & S. 4670). FY23 Energy, Water, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and FDA Appropriations (H.R. 8255 & S. 4660).
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to funding for energy, port infrastructure, clean water, Coast Guard vessel homeporting and facilities and housing infrastructure in the FY21 Appropriation Bills. Issues related to COVID-19 Relief funding, CARES Act 1.0 (P.L.116-136) and CARES Act 2.0 (HEROES Act 1.0, 2.0). Implementation of FY22 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Related Agencies Appropriations (THUD). Implementation of FY22 Energy, Water, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and FDA Appropriations. Issues related to American Rescue Plan, H.R. 1319. Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). FY23 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Related Agencies Appropriations (THUD) (H.R. 8394 & S. 4670). FY23 Energy, Water, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, and FDA Appropriations(H.R. H.R. 8255 & S. 4660).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE