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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 119-s-3887 | 119 | s | 3887 | Defeat Sharia Law in America Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2026-02-12 | 2026-02-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 1 | 2026-03-02T17:45:02Z | ||
| 119-s-3667 | 119 | s | 3667 | Life at Conception Act of 2026 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] | SD | R | R000605 | 12 | 2026-02-11T18:00:12Z | ||
| 119-s-3680 | 119 | s | 3680 | Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2026-01-15 | 2026-01-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 6 | 2026-02-11T17:25:37Z | ||
| 119-s-3646 | 119 | s | 3646 | No Political Enemies Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2026-01-14 | 2026-01-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] | CT | D | M001169 | 10 | 2026-02-10T18:18:44Z | ||
| 119-s-3470 | 119 | s | 3470 | Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8731-8732) | Senate | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] | CA | D | P000145 | 11 | 2026-02-13T12:03:21Z | ||
| 119-s-3186 | 119 | s | 3186 | Constitutional Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 3 | 2026-01-28T12:03:16Z | ||
| 119-s-3187 | 119 | s | 3187 | Bivens Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 9 | 2026-01-31T13:48:19Z | ||
| 119-s-3008 | 119 | s | 3008 | No Shariâa Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] | AL | R | T000278 | 1 | 2025-12-06T07:12:36Z | ||
| 119-s-2908 | 119 | s | 2908 | Lifting Local Communities Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-09-18 | 2025-09-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] | FL | R | S001217 | 2 | 2025-12-16T16:40:19Z | ||
| 119-s-2784 | 119 | s | 2784 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-09-11 | 2025-09-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 29 | 2025-11-19T12:08:36Z | ||
| 119-s-2190 | 119 | s | 2190 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 0 | 2025-12-05T21:50:08Z | ||
| 119-s-2037 | 119 | s | 2037 | Restoring Biological Truth to the Workplace Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] | IN | R | B001299 | 2 | 2025-12-05T22:56:31Z | ||
| 119-s-1957 | 119 | s | 1957 | No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 19 | 2025-12-05T22:54:47Z | ||
| 119-s-1913 | 119 | s | 1913 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 2 | 2025-12-05T21:49:05Z | ||
| 119-s-1503 | 119 | s | 1503 | Equality Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-04-29 | 2025-04-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 46 | 2025-12-05T21:33:00Z | ||
| 119-s-1510 | 119 | s | 1510 | Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-04-29 | 2025-12-16 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | TX | R | C001098 | 1 | 2025-12-17T19:24:29Z | ||
| 119-s-1147 | 119 | s | 1147 | Defining Male and Female Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-03-26 | 2025-03-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | KS | R | M001198 | 5 | 2025-12-05T22:55:06Z | ||
| 119-s-1069 | 119 | s | 1069 | RECLAIM Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] | FL | R | M001244 | 0 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 119-s-894 | 119 | s | 894 | Do No Harm Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 24 | 2025-12-05T21:53:41Z | ||
| 119-s-826 | 119 | s | 826 | Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] | FL | R | S001217 | 0 | 2025-12-05T21:36:10Z | ||
| 119-s-751 | 119 | s | 751 | CROWN Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-02-26 | 2025-02-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 1 | 2025-12-05T21:40:09Z | ||
| 119-s-558 | 119 | s | 558 | Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-02-13 | 2025-04-30 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] | SC | R | S001184 | 47 | 2025-12-09T12:03:18Z | ||
| 119-s-382 | 119 | s | 382 | Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-02-04 | 2025-02-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] | MO | R | S001227 | 19 | 2026-02-04T05:06:19Z | ||
| 119-s-338 | 119 | s | 338 | Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-01-30 | 2025-01-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 22 | 2025-12-05T21:21:30Z | ||
| 119-s-122 | 119 | s | 122 | Qualified Immunity Act of 2025 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-01-16 | 2025-01-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] | IN | R | B001299 | 10 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 119-s-40 | 119 | s | 40 | Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2025-01-09 | 2025-01-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 19 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-s-5354 | 118 | s | 5354 | Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 12 | 2025-08-20T21:57:24Z | ||
| 118-s-5356 | 118 | s | 5356 | Defining Male and Female Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | KS | R | M001198 | 3 | 2025-08-20T21:55:43Z | ||
| 118-s-5161 | 118 | s | 5161 | Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 1 | 2025-08-13T13:45:16Z | ||
| 118-s-4940 | 118 | s | 4940 | Bivens Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 5 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-s-4516 | 118 | s | 4516 | Dismantle DEI Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-06-12 | 2024-06-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Vance, J. D. [R-OH] | OH | R | V000137 | 15 | 2025-05-27T14:16:16Z | ||
| 118-s-4528 | 118 | s | 4528 | Marshall Walter Major Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-06-12 | 2024-06-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 9 | 2025-05-27T14:16:52Z | ||
| 118-s-4327 | 118 | s | 4327 | Equal Remedies Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 1 | 2025-05-27T14:12:05Z | ||
| 118-s-4224 | 118 | s | 4224 | CROWN Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 1 | 2025-12-05T08:17:38Z | ||
| 118-s-4127 | 118 | s | 4127 | Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-04-16 | 2024-04-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] | SC | R | S001184 | 30 | 2025-12-05T08:17:20Z | ||
| 118-s-4091 | 118 | s | 4091 | Countering Antisemitism Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] | NV | D | R000608 | 38 | 2025-12-05T08:46:23Z | ||
| 118-s-3478 | 118 | s | 3478 | Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-12-12 | 2023-12-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 7 | 2025-12-05T09:23:10Z | ||
| 118-s-3429 | 118 | s | 3429 | Just Compensation Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] | MO | R | H001089 | 0 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-s-3141 | 118 | s | 3141 | Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-10-26 | 2023-10-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] | SC | R | S001184 | 13 | 2025-12-05T08:17:07Z | ||
| 118-s-2984 | 118 | s | 2984 | Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] | IL | D | D000622 | 5 | 2025-12-05T08:59:24Z | ||
| 118-s-2861 | 118 | s | 2861 | Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-09-20 | 2024-09-26 | Became Public Law No: 118-88. | Senate | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] | NY | D | G000555 | 68 | 2025-05-27T14:12:00Z | ||
| 118-s-2658 | 118 | s | 2658 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-07-27 | 2023-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 0 | 2025-12-05T08:34:24Z | ||
| 118-s-2145 | 118 | s | 2145 | Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 15 | 2025-12-05T08:23:08Z | ||
| 118-s-5 | 118 | s | 5 | Equality Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 50 | 2025-12-04T17:07:13Z | ||
| 118-s-2053 | 118 | s | 2053 | Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] | NV | D | C001113 | 40 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-s-2008 | 118 | s | 2008 | Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 7 | 2025-12-05T23:36:46Z | ||
| 118-s-1193 | 118 | s | 1193 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-04-19 | 2023-04-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | CO | D | B001267 | 26 | 2025-12-05T08:30:56Z | ||
| 118-s-1196 | 118 | s | 1196 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-04-19 | 2023-04-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 2 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-s-1206 | 118 | s | 1206 | Do No Harm Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-04-19 | 2023-04-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 38 | 2025-12-05T08:42:27Z | ||
| 118-s-1148 | 118 | s | 1148 | Guardianship Bill of Rights Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 3 | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | ||
| 118-s-840 | 118 | s | 840 | Respect for the Second Amendment Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 10 | 2025-12-05T09:23:41Z | ||
| 118-s-613 | 118 | s | 613 | Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] | AL | R | T000278 | 32 | 2025-05-27T14:15:48Z | ||
| 118-s-492 | 118 | s | 492 | CONSCIENCE Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 1 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-s-514 | 118 | s | 514 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 36 | 2025-12-05T23:33:31Z | ||
| 118-s-402 | 118 | s | 402 | EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 0 | 2025-12-05T08:52:36Z | ||
| 118-s-317 | 118 | s | 317 | Reproductive Freedom for All Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | VA | D | K000384 | 4 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-s-193 | 118 | s | 193 | Protecting Students From Racial Hostility Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 1 | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | ||
| 118-s-137 | 118 | s | 137 | Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-01-30 | 2023-01-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 19 | 2025-12-05T07:43:05Z | ||
| 118-s-75 | 118 | s | 75 | Lifting Local Communities Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-01-25 | 2023-01-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 6 | Lifting Local Communities Act This bill specifies that government entities may not discriminate against religious organizations when awarding federal funds for social services programs (i.e., government programs that provide services for low-income individuals and communities, such as child care, transportation, employment, housing, and meal services). Specifically, religious organizations are eligible to apply for and receive federal funds to provide services for social services programs on the same basis as private, nonreligious organizations. Additionally, government entities may not discriminate against private organizations on the basis of religion when selecting funding recipients. Organizations that receive federal funds for social services programs may not discriminate against individuals on the basis of religion when providing services. If an individual objects to the character or affiliation of a private organization that is providing a service as part of a social services program, government entities must provide the individual with reasonable alternatives. Religious organizations may bring civil actions against entities for violations. | 2024-07-24T15:24:04Z | |
| 118-s-40 | 118 | s | 40 | Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2023-01-24 | 2023-01-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 24 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 117-s-5289 | 117 | s | 5289 | Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 1 | Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from using facial recognition software until the enactment of legislation that implements certain guidance on its use, as recommended by a specialized commission created under this bill. | 2023-08-07T16:15:22Z | |
| 117-s-5252 | 117 | s | 5252 | Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 3 | Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the right of adults to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct with other adults. | 2023-08-04T21:22:06Z | |
| 117-s-5218 | 117 | s | 5218 | Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 11 | Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 This bill specifies that damages in certain civil rights lawsuits may include all types of compensatory damages, including for emotional harm. | 2023-08-03T19:30:22Z | |
| 117-s-4735 | 117 | s | 4735 | Lifting Local Communities Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 6 | Lifting Local Communities Act This bill specifies that religious organizations are eligible to apply for and receive federal funds to provide services for social services programs (i.e., programs for low-income individuals) on the same basis as private, nonreligious organizations. Additionally, government entities may not discriminate against private organizations on the basis of religion when selecting funding recipients. | 2023-06-02T22:03:51Z | |
| 117-s-4688 | 117 | s | 4688 | Reproductive Freedom for All Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3806-3808) | Senate | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | VA | D | K000384 | 3 | Reproductive Freedom for All Act This bill establishes a general right of all persons to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference. It specifically provides statutory authority for the Supreme Court's prior holdings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. In Roe, the Court held that the Constitution protects a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. In Casey, the Court reaffirmed this holding and additionally held that state abortion regulations may not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability (i.e., an undue burden). However, a state may (1) restrict abortions after viability, except when a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman; and (2) enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking an abortion, except for unnecessary health regulations that present a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking an abortion. Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for the Court's holdings in Griswold v. Connecticut (the right of married couples to obtain contraception), Eisenstadt v. Baird (the right of single persons to obtain contraception), Carey v. Population Services International (the right of minors to obtain contraception), and Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt (that certain state restrictions on abortion facilities and providers created an undue burden). The bill allows the Department of Justice or any person adversely affected by a state law that violates this bill to seek injunctive relief. It also specifies that the bill does not affect laws regarding conscience protection. | 2023-06-08T19:45:25Z | |
| 117-s-4576 | 117 | s | 4576 | Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 10 | Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Act This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) grant program, which supports the preservation of U.S. confinement sites that were used to detain Japanese Americans during World War II (i.e., internment camps). It also establishes a program within JACS to provide grants to Japanese American nonprofits to educate individuals about the historical significance of these events. | 2023-03-08T19:57:59Z | |
| 117-s-4556 | 117 | s | 4556 | Respect for Marriage Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-19 | 2022-07-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3380) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 43 | Respect for Marriage Act This bill provides statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages. Specifically, the bill repeals and replaces provisions that define, for purposes of federal law, marriage as between a man and a woman and spouse as a person of the opposite sex with provisions that recognize any marriage that is valid under state law. (The Supreme Court held that the current provisions were unconstitutional in United States v. Windsor in 2013.) The bill also repeals and replaces provisions that do not require states to recognize same-sex marriages from other states with provisions that prohibit the denial of full faith and credit or any right or claim relating to out-of-state marriages on the basis of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, or national origin. (The Supreme Court held that state laws barring same-sex marriages were unconstitutional in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015; the Court held that state laws barring interracial marriages were unconstitutional in Loving v. Virginia in 1967.) The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. | 2023-11-10T04:56:30Z | |
| 117-s-4539 | 117 | s | 4539 | Month of Life Celebration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] | IA | R | E000295 | 15 | Month of Life Celebration Act This bill adds the Month of Life to the statutory list of patriotic and national observances. It also requires the President to annually issue a proclamation that (1) reaffirms the dignity of human life, (2) supports life inside and outside the womb and the life of the pregnant individual, and (3) commits to assist parents and children. | 2022-12-29T18:33:45Z | |
| 117-s-4504 | 117 | s | 4504 | Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-12 | 2022-07-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] | NV | D | C001113 | 40 | Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. (Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to pregnancy, the termination of a pregnancy, contraception services, and other reproductive care.) Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided. The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws. | 2022-12-29T18:33:46Z | |
| 117-s-4270 | 117 | s | 4270 | EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-19 | 2022-05-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 3 | EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) vote on whether to commence, intervene, or otherwise participate in certain types of litigation, including cases involving issues in which the commission has taken a position that is contrary to the corresponding judicial precedent. (The EEOC adopted a similar resolution in January 2021.) The commission must post information relating to such cases and associated votes on its website. | 2023-07-31T20:15:19Z | |
| 117-s-4163 | 117 | s | 4163 | CONSCIENCE Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-09 | 2022-05-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 1 | Conscience Objections to Negligent State COVID-19 Inoculation Edicts Need Constitutional Enforcement Act or the CONSCIENCE Act This bill generally prohibits state and local governmental COVID-19 vaccine mandates that do not provide religious exemptions. The bill applies to any mandates adopted before, on, or after the bill's date of enactment. | 2023-07-31T17:00:23Z | |
| 117-s-3902 | 117 | s | 3902 | Prohibiting Religious Exemption and Accommodations Databases Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | KS | R | M001198 | 11 | Prohibiting Religious Exemption and Accommodations Databases Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from disclosing to other agencies or organizations any information relating to the religious beliefs, identity, or affiliation of an individual with a religious accommodation, including with respect to a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. The bill specifically incorporates such information into the Privacy Act of 1974 (which restricts how agencies may disclose or share records that identify individuals in the absence of written consent) and exempts related records from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (which provides the public a right to access federal agency information). | 2022-12-29T22:33:29Z | |
| 117-s-3713 | 117 | s | 3713 | Reproductive Choice Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-28 | 2022-02-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S838) | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 1 | Reproductive Choice Act This bill provides statutory authority for certain Supreme Court holdings on abortion rights and restrictions in the cases of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. In Roe, the Court held that the Constitution protects a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. In Casey, the Court reaffirmed this holding and additionally held that state abortion regulations may not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability (i.e., an undue burden). However, a state may (1) restrict abortions after viability, except when a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman; and (2) enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking an abortion, except for unnecessary health regulations that present a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking an abortion. The bill provides statutory authority for these holdings. It also specifies that the bill does not affect laws regarding conscience protection. | 2022-12-29T21:33:29Z | |
| 117-s-3655 | 117 | s | 3655 | Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-16 | 2022-12-05 | Became Public Law No: 117-222. | Senate | Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] | GA | D | O000174 | 4 | Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 This act extends the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board until 2026 (or 2027 if the board opts for an additional one-year extension). The board reviews the decisions of federal agencies to postpone the disclosure of civil rights cold case records (i.e., unsolved civil rights cases from 1940-1979). | 2023-11-09T21:58:56Z | |
| 117-s-3508 | 117 | s | 3508 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 40 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2022 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Constance Baker Motley in recognition of her contributions and service to the United States in advancing civil rights as an attorney, elected official, and judge. | 2023-03-29T15:04:02Z | |
| 117-s-3448 | 117 | s | 3448 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] | GA | D | W000790 | 28 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel. | 2022-12-30T03:48:58Z | |
| 117-s-3415 | 117 | s | 3415 | Constitutional Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 0 | Constitutional Accountability Act This bill extends civil liability to federal, state, and local government entities and officials for constitutional violations committed by law enforcement officers. Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors (e.g., law enforcement) for violations of constitutional rights (also known as Section 1983 lawsuits); the Supreme Court has also found an implied cause of action against federal law enforcement officers in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations). However, under the judicial doctrine of qualified immunity, government officials performing discretionary duties are generally shielded from civil liability except when their actions violate clearly established rights of which a reasonable person would have known. Additionally, under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, federal and state government entities generally cannot be sued without their consent. Further, the Supreme Court has held that a local government entity cannot be sued for an injury inflicted by its employees. The bill provides a statutory civil cause of action against and extends liability to federal, state, and local government entities and officials for violations of constitutional rights committed by law enforcement officers in their employment, regardless of any immunity that would otherwise apply. | 2022-12-30T03:34:00Z | |
| 117-s-3417 | 117 | s | 3417 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | CO | D | B001267 | 22 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2021 This bill prohibits government entities and insurance providers from denying community-based services to individuals with disabilities that require long-term service or support that would enable such individuals to live in the community and lead an independent life. Specifically, these entities may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of community-based services by such actions as imposing prohibited eligibility criteria, cost caps, or waiting lists or failing to provide a specific community-based service. Additionally, community-based services must be offered to individuals with such disabilities prior to institutionalization. Institutionalized individuals must be notified regularly of community-based alternatives. The bill requires the Department of Justice to issue regulations requiring government entities and insurance providers to offer community-based long-term services to individuals with such disabilities who would otherwise qualify for institutional placement. Government entities must ensure sufficient availability of affordable, accessible, and integrated housing that is not a disability-specific residential setting or a setting where services are tied to tenancy. Regulations shall also (1) require government entities and insurance providers to perform self-evaluation on current services, policies, and practices and concerning compliance with requirements of this bill; and (2) require government entities to submit a transition plan. The bill provides funds for FY2022 for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide technical assistance with respect to transition plans. The bill allows civil actions by individuals subjected to, or about to be subjected to, a violation of its requirements. | 2022-12-30T03:34:00Z | |
| 117-s-3420 | 117 | s | 3420 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] | GA | D | W000790 | 0 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel. | 2022-12-30T03:34:00Z | |
| 117-s-3343 | 117 | s | 3343 | Bivens Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 3 | Bivens Act of 2021 This bill provides individuals with a statutory right to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials (e.g., law enforcement), commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations committed by federal law enforcement officers). | 2023-07-31T14:45:21Z | |
| 117-s-2752 | 117 | s | 2752 | Do No Harm Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 35 | Do No Harm Act This bill prohibits the application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to specified federal laws or the implementation of such laws. Currently, RFRA prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest when using the least restrictive means. Under the bill, RFRA is inapplicable to laws or the implementation of laws that protect against discrimination or the promotion of equal opportunity (e.g., the Civil Rights Act of 1964); require employers to provide wages, other compensation, or benefits, including leave; protect collective activity in the workplace; protect against child labor, abuse, or exploitation; or provide for access to, information about, referrals for, provision of, or coverage for, any health care item or service. The bill prevents RFRA from being used to deny (1) goods or services the government has contracted, granted, or made an agreement to provide to a beneficiary of or participant in a program or activity funded by such government contract, grant, agreement, or other award; or (2) a person's full and equal enjoyment of a government-provided good, service, benefit, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation. In order for a person to assert a RFRA claim or defense in a judicial proceeding, the government must be a party to the proceeding. | 2022-12-31T05:35:23Z | |
| 117-s-2574 | 117 | s | 2574 | Protecting Students From Racial Hostility Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-07-30 | 2021-07-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 2 | Protecting Students From Racial Hostility Act This bill prohibits school curriculums or teachings that promote certain concepts based on race. Specifically, the bill prohibits schools from promoting concepts that result in a racially hostile environment, which the bill defines as an environment in which (1) racial discrimination has created an adverse setting, (2) an individual is fearful due to a racially intimidating or offensive environment, or (3) an individual is restricted from participating in or benefiting from a program or activity on the basis of race. Prohibited concepts include the idea that (1) one race is inherently superior to another, (2) the United States is fundamentally racist, and (3) an individual bears responsibility for the past actions of others of the same race. The bill makes the use of such curriculums or teachings a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. Any intimidation, threat, or other interference with respect to an individual's rights or participation in related proceedings (e.g., the ability to file complaints about the use of prohibited curriculums) shall also be considered a violation of Title VI. The bill applies to elementary and secondary schools and to colleges and universities. | 2023-06-13T13:31:11Z | |
| 117-s-2298 | 117 | s | 2298 | Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 3 | Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 This bill modifies the prohibition against intentional racial discrimination in the context of economic activity such as employment, contracts, or other commercial transactions. Specifically, the bill makes an action that has a discriminatory effect a violation of section 1977 of the Revised Statutes. It also states that all non-White persons within U.S. jurisdiction shall have the same right in every state and territory as is enjoyed by White citizens in certain respects. No person shall use a criterion, method of administration, practice, or policy that has a disparate impact in violation of that provision. Further, a plaintiff may prove intentional discrimination by showing only that the discriminatory intent was a motivating factor in the alleged violation. Under current law, a plaintiff must prove that the harm would not have occurred but for the defendant's unlawful conduct. Additionally, standing shall not be limited to victims who were parties to, or third-party beneficiaries of, a contract with the defendant. The bill provides for a right to jury trial and no joint-action waiver or pre-dispute arbitration agreement shall be enforceable with respect to any alleged violation. The bill provides for a four-year statute of limitations. | 2022-12-31T05:25:50Z | |
| 117-s-2186 | 117 | s | 2186 | Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-06-23 | 2021-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 11 | Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent sex discrimination in all areas of education. The office must provide technical assistance and annual training to title IX coordinators and develop a handbook for conducting self-evaluations of title IX compliance. The training must address discrimination based on multiple characteristics, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, age, or actual or perceived sex. The office may award grants to eligible entities and partnerships that apply to carry out programs and activities designed to implement title IX and prevent and reduce sex discrimination, including programs that increase access to resources. ED must coordinate with the Institute of Education Sciences and other federal entities to investigate, identify, and disseminate best practices to (1) reduce and prevent sex stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in educational materials; (2) address sex-based harassment and violence on campuses; (3) develop counseling and career guidance training; (4) mitigate implicit bias in teaching and discipline; and (5) address the needs of students who face discrimination based on multiple characteristics. | 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z | |
| 117-s-2103 | 117 | s | 2103 | Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-06-17 | 2021-06-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4625-4626) | Senate | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] | CA | D | P000145 | 8 | Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act This bill revises procedures regarding an individual's right to file civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law. The bill (1) provides statutory authority for individuals to sue federal law enforcement officers (current law restricts the ability of an individual to file a lawsuit against a federal law enforcement officer in many cases); and (2) makes federal law enforcement agencies liable for the conduct of an officer, regardless of whether the officer has a qualified immunity defense. | 2022-12-31T05:27:08Z | |
| 117-s-988 | 117 | s | 988 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-03-25 | 2021-03-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 9 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act This bill establishes a museum program on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during World War II and permanently reauthorizes the Japanese American Confinement Sites preservation program. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program of grants to a Japanese American museum to educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of such confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice. | 2023-03-08T19:57:59Z | |
| 117-s-888 | 117 | s | 888 | CROWN Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-03-22 | 2021-03-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 29 | Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021 This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable laws. | 2023-01-11T13:47:37Z | |
| 117-s-492 | 117 | s | 492 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 2 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act This bill eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations. The bill provides that under the statute allowing a civil action alleging deprivation of rights under color of law, it shall not be a defense or immunity to any such action that (1) the defendant was acting in good faith or believed that his or her conduct was lawful at the time it was committed; (2) the rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution or federal laws were not clearly established at the time of their deprivation; or (3) the state of the law was such that the defendant could not reasonably have been expected to know whether his or her conduct was lawful. | 2023-01-11T13:47:52Z | |
| 117-s-450 | 117 | s | 450 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-25 | 2023-01-05 | Became Public Law No: 117-334. | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 69 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This act provides for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After it is awarded, the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. | 2023-03-08T20:12:10Z | |
| 117-s-475 | 117 | s | 475 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-25 | 2021-06-17 | Became Public Law No: 117-17. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 60 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill establishes Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday. | 2023-03-08T20:11:59Z | |
| 117-s-481 | 117 | s | 481 | Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-25 | 2021-02-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 29 | Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 This bill addresses the voting rights of individuals convicted of a criminal offense and the restoration of their voting rights. First, the bill declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense unless, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence. Further, the bill provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, the bill. In addition, it sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of the restoration of their voting rights. Finally, the bill prohibits federal funding of construction or improvement of a place of incarceration unless U.S. citizens incarcerated in that jurisdiction are notified, upon release, of their voting rights. | 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z | |
| 117-s-393 | 117 | s | 393 | Equality Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-23 | 2021-02-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 48 | Equality Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services. The bill allows the Department of Justice to intervene in equal protection actions in federal court on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. | 2023-01-11T13:46:33Z | |
| 117-s-294 | 117 | s | 294 | Parental Notification and Intervention Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-08 | 2021-02-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 13 | Parental Notification and Intervention Act This bill restricts the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under 18 years of age. Specifically, it prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting with an abortion on an unemancipated minor without first complying with certain requirements, including parental notification and a 96-hour waiting period. It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation. A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may sue in federal court to prohibit the abortion. Parental notification requirements may be waived in a medical emergency or in a case of physical abuse. | 2023-07-10T20:00:52Z | |
| 117-s-181 | 117 | s | 181 | Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-02-02 | 2021-02-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S251-252) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 25 | Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his contributions to civil rights, his loyalty and patriotism to the nation, and his dedication to justice and equality. | 2023-02-10T20:30:20Z | |
| 117-s-99 | 117 | s | 99 | Life at Conception Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-01-28 | 2021-01-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 18 | Life at Conception Act of 2021 This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to require the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child, a prohibition on in vitro fertilization, or a prohibition on use of birth control or another means of preventing fertilization. | 2023-01-11T13:47:27Z | |
| 117-s-40 | 117 | s | 40 | Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-01-25 | 2021-01-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 22 | Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. The commission shall examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies. The commission shall identify (1) the role of the federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery, (2) forms of discrimination in the public and private sectors against freed slaves and their descendants, and (3) lingering negative effects of slavery on living African Americans and society. | 2023-03-08T20:11:50Z | |
| 116-s-5025 | 116 | s | 5025 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 0 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act This bill establishes a museum program on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during World War II and permanently reauthorizes the Japanese American Confinement Sites preservation program. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program of grants to a Japanese American museum to educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of such confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice. | 2023-01-11T13:43:47Z | |
| 116-s-5010 | 116 | s | 5010 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-10 | 2020-12-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 1 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative shall serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families; develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families; serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments; provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:43:48Z | |
| 116-s-4915 | 116 | s | 4915 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-11-18 | 2020-11-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7078-7079) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 0 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative shall, among other things serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families; develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families; serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments; provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; and enforce federal laws that protect service members and veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:44:10Z | |
| 116-s-4593 | 116 | s | 4593 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 42 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After the award the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. | 2023-01-11T13:44:46Z |
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