[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 45, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 45CFR701.2]



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                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE

 

                 CHAPTER VII--COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

 

PART 701_ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION--Table of Contents

 

                  Subpart A_Organizations and Functions

 

Sec. 701.2  Responsibilities.



    (a) The Commission's authority under 42 U.S.C. 1975a(a) may be 

summarized as follows:

    (1) To investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation 

that citizens of the United States are being deprived of their right to 

vote and have that vote counted by reason of color, race, religion, sex, 

age, disability, or national origin;

    (2) To study and collect information relating to discrimination or a 

denial of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of 

color, race, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin or in the 

administration of justice;

    (3) To appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government 

relating to discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws 

under the Constitution because of, color, race, religion, sex, age, 

disability, or national origin or in the administration of justice;

    (4) To serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to 

discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws because of 

color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin;

    (5) To prepare public service announcements and advertising 

campaigns to discourage discrimination or denials of equal protection of 

the laws because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or 

national origin.

    (b) Under 42 U.S.C. 1975a(c), the Commission is required to submit 

at least one report annually that monitors Federal civil rights 

enforcement efforts in the United States and other such reports to the 

President and to the Congress at such times as the Commission, the 

Congress, or the President shall deem appropriate.

    (c) In fulfilling these responsibilities the Commission is 

authorized by the Act to hold hearings and to issue subpoenas for the 

attendance of witnesses; to consult with governors, attorneys general; 

and other representatives of State and local governments, and private 

organizations; and is required to establish an advisory committee in 

each State. The Act also provides that all Federal agencies shall 

cooperate fully with the Commission so that it may effectively carry out 

its functions and duties.