United States Commission on Civil Rights

The Commission on Civil Rights collects and studies information on discrimination
or denials of equal protection of the laws because of race, color, religion, sex, age,
disability, national origin, or in the administration of justice in such areas as voting
rights, enforcement of Federal civil rights laws, and equal opportunity in education,
employment, and housing.

The Commission on Civil Rights was ?rst created by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, as
amended, and reestablished by the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of
1994, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1975).

Activities

The Commission makes ?ndings of fact but has no enforcement authority.
Findings and recommendations are submitted to the President and Congress,
and many of the Commission’s recommendations have been enacted,
either by statute, Executive order, or regulation. The Commission evaluates
Federal laws and the effectiveness of Government equal opportunity programs.
It also serves as a national clearinghouse for civil rights information.

Regional Programs

The Commission maintains six regional divisions. For a complete listing of the regional divisions of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, including addresses, telephone numbers, and areas served visit www.usccr.gov/regofc/rondx.htm.

For further information, contact the Office of the Staff Director, United States Commission on Civil Rights, Room 730, 624 Ninth Street NW., Washington, DC 20425. Phone, 202–376–7700. TTY, 202–376–8116.Internet, http://www.usccr.gov.