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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.

Federal legislation on civil rights and liberties, minority issues moving through the current Congress. We're tracking 59 bills in this area — 59 still in play.

S.Res. 912In CommitteeSep 28, 2026
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1586In CommitteeSep 28, 2026
Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10546In CommitteeSep 24, 2026
Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1584In CommitteeSep 24, 2026
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S.Res. 896Passed SenateSep 23, 2026
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1571In CommitteeSep 21, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9269Passed CommitteeSep 15, 2026
Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10335In CommitteeSep 10, 2026
Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1493In CommitteeAug 27, 2026
Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10052In CommitteeAug 6, 2026
Right to Worship Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5289In CommitteeAug 6, 2026
Right to Worship Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1450In CommitteeJul 22, 2026
Condemning all forms of hate.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4767In CommitteeJul 21, 2026
Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9211In CommitteeJul 7, 2026
Jewish American Security Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9579In CommitteeJul 3, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9401In CommitteeJun 23, 2026
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1350In CommitteeJun 9, 2026
Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4576In CommitteeMay 19, 2026
Jewish American Security Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8858In CommitteeMay 15, 2026
Protecting American Voters’ Rights Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1239In CommitteeApr 30, 2026
Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8620In CommitteeApr 30, 2026
CARES Hotline Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1219In CommitteeApr 28, 2026
Expressing support for the month of April as "Sikh History Month".

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8445In CommitteeApr 22, 2026
Stop DEI Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8396In CommitteeApr 21, 2026
ACCESS Act of 2026.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8366In CommitteeApr 20, 2026
PEARL Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8353In CommitteeApr 16, 2026
FAITH Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8297In CommitteeApr 15, 2026
District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1170In CommitteeApr 14, 2026
Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8213In CommitteeApr 9, 2026
Defending Women in the Workplace Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1162In CommitteeApr 9, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8117In CommitteeMar 26, 2026
Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7328In CommitteeFeb 3, 2026
Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7100In CommitteeJan 15, 2026
Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7060In CommitteeJan 14, 2026
No Political Enemies Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7005In CommitteeJan 9, 2026
Customer Non-Discrimination Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 6806In CommitteeDec 18, 2025
Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 962In CommitteeDec 18, 2025
Original Resolution Honoring Harriet Tubman

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 6091In CommitteeNov 18, 2025
Bivens Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 819In CommitteeOct 17, 2025
Recognizing the contributions made to the United States by the Indian American diaspora and condemning recent acts of racism against Indian Americans.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 5512In CommitteeSep 19, 2025
No Shari’a Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 741In CommitteeSep 18, 2025
Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 5309In CommitteeSep 11, 2025
Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.J.Res. 113In CommitteeAug 15, 2025
Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 632In CommitteeAug 5, 2025
Recognizing the courageous actions of Reverend Nat Turner in his fight to abolish slavery and make the majestic words of the Jeffersonian Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", apply to the enslaved, and for other purposes.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 4885In CommitteeAug 5, 2025
The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 633In CommitteeAug 5, 2025
Original Resolution Honoring Prince Hall

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 3950In CommitteeJun 13, 2025
Truth in Gender Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Con.Res. 37In CommitteeJun 12, 2025
Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 3708In CommitteeJun 5, 2025
No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 3622In CommitteeMay 29, 2025
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 3606In CommitteeMay 23, 2025
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 15In CommitteeApr 29, 2025
Equality Act expands civil rights protections to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The bill expands Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit public accommodations (including stores, transit services, recreational facilities, health care, accounting, and legal service establishments) from discriminating based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

H.R. 1954In CommitteeMar 6, 2025
Do No Harm Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 925In CommitteeFeb 4, 2025
Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 382In CommitteeFeb 4, 2025
Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 69In CommitteeJan 24, 2025
Resolution Celebrating Hindu Americans and Condemning Anti-Hindu Bigotry

The resolution celebrates the historical and ongoing contributions of Hindus and Hinduism to the United States

H.R. 722In CommitteeJan 24, 2025
Bill Would Define Constitutional Right to Life Starting at Fertilization

The bill declares that the constitutional right to life applies to each human being at all stages of life, including at the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment an individual comes into being.

H.R. 28Passed HouseJan 15, 2025
Bill would prohibit transgender women from competing in school sports programs designated for girls and women

The bill amends Title IX to make it a violation for federally funded schools to allow individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in athletic programs designated for women or girls

H.R. 40In CommitteeJan 3, 2025
Bill Would Create Commission to Study Slavery and Discrimination, Develop Reparations Proposals

Establishes a new Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans

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