United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983

The United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 was enacted to extend the life of the Civil Rights Commission and to establish a new commission with a broader scope. The law established a Commission on Civil Rights, composed of eight members appointed by various government officials, to investigate allegations of discrimination and denials of equal protection under the Constitution. The Commission's duties include investigating voting rights, education, housing, employment, public facilities, and transportation, as well as serving as a national clearinghouse for information on these topics.