United States House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties facts for kids
The Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is a special group of lawmakers. They are part of a bigger committee in the United States House of Representatives. This subcommittee works to make sure everyone in the United States has fair treatment and basic freedoms.
What This Subcommittee Does
This subcommittee helps protect important rights for all people. These rights are often called civil rights and civil liberties. They make sure laws are fair for everyone.
Here are some of the key things they work on:
- Voting Rights: They help make sure all eligible citizens can vote easily and fairly.
- Freedom of Religion: They protect your right to practice any religion you choose, or no religion at all.
- Freedom of Speech and Press: They make sure people can speak their minds and that news can be reported freely.
- Equal Employment: They work to ensure everyone has a fair chance to get a job, without unfair treatment.
- Criminal Justice Reform: They look at ways to make the justice system more fair and effective.
- The Census: They oversee the United States Census Bureau, which counts everyone living in the U.S. every ten years. This count is important for many things, like how many representatives each state gets.
Who Are the Members?
The subcommittee is made up of members from both major political parties. They work together to discuss and create laws about civil rights and liberties.
Leaders of the Subcommittee
In the 116th Congress, the main leaders were:
- The Chair was Jamie Raskin from Maryland. The Chair leads the meetings and guides the subcommittee's work.
- The Ranking Member was Chip Roy from Texas. The Ranking Member is the top member from the minority party.
Other members from different states also served on the subcommittee, bringing their ideas and representing the people from their areas.
