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Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

Senate

Extends the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act to continue collection and review of civil rights cold case records

Latest action: Tue Dec 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

House

Reauthorizes the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act to continue collection and review of civil rights cold case records

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025

House

Abolishes the Department of Education, repeals its programs, and shifts education funding and selected program administration to states and other federal agencies

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".

Senate

Designates February 16, 2025, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and recognizes her civil rights advocacy for Alaska Natives and Native Americans

Latest action: Mon Feb 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025

House

Protects local zoning decisions by limiting federal interference with municipal land use authority

Latest action: Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Senate

Recognizes the heritage, culture, achievements, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women while affirming the importance of their safety and interests

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act

House

Prohibit federal funding for the State Department's Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice and for implementing the department's Equity Action Plan

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Senate

Establishes a national monument for the Historic Greenwood District known as Black Wall Street

Latest action: Mon May 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

Senate

Establishes a national historical park to preserve the legacy of Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Healthy Moms and Babies Act

Senate

Establishes Medicaid and CHIP maternal health programs and requirements, including coordinated maternity care, telehealth expansion, workforce measures, and federal guidance

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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REUSE Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes the REUSE Act of 2025 as a Senate measure with its specific policy purpose not described in the available bill metadata

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis.

Senate

Declares racism a public health crisis as a Senate statement on public health

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the lasting effects of Indian boarding school policies and recommend protections, repatriation, and family preservation measures for Native children

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States.

Senate

Condemns antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States as stated in the resolution

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families.

Senate

Condemns the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expresses support for survivors and their families

Latest action: Wed Jun 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rosa Parks Day Act

House

Designates Rosa Parks Day as a federal holiday to honor Rosa Parks nationwide

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026

House

Prohibit antisemitism in education through amended legislation reported by committee for further House consideration

Latest action: Thu Aug 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Original Slavery Remembrance Month Resolution

House

Designates a month for remembrance of original slavery through a joint resolution of Congress

Latest action: Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PEACE Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibit American History and Civics Education funds from being used for curriculum teaching or counseling that promotes divisive concepts

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025

House

Establishes accountability requirements for college admissions practices under the College Admissions Accountability Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

House

Directs removal of the Francis G. Newlands memorial, changing the status of a specific commemorative monument

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.

House

Requests the President and directs the Education Department to send the House documents about planned closure, workforce cuts, and related staffing decisions at the Department of Education

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

House

Expresses support for designating February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Senate

Honors the 122nd anniversary of Korean immigration to the United States and urges observance of Korean American Day

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families.

House

Condemns the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expresses support for survivors and their families

Latest action: Wed Jun 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025

House

Reforms higher education accreditation by changing oversight and standards for college accrediting agencies

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act

House

Prohibit colleges that participate in federal student aid programs from supporting campus events that promote antisemitism

Latest action: Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day".

House

Honors Rosa Parks by recognizing February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day and expressing support for accessible public transportation

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act

Senate

Prohibits antisemitism on college campuses through higher education policy changes targeting campus conduct and enforcement

Latest action: Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PROTECT Jewish Student and Faculty Act

House

Require colleges in federal student aid programs to adopt a standard anti-Semitism definition in conduct codes and ban anti-Semitic conduct on campus affecting Jewish students and faculty

Latest action: Wed Jan 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

House

Expresses support for designating February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month to recognize the Hawaiian language

Latest action: Thu Feb 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act

Senate

Authorize removal of the Francis G. Newlands Memorial, as named in the measure, from a public memorial setting

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Senate

Directs changes to how American history is presented, as reflected in the Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the 125th anniversary of organized Okinawan immigration to the United States.

House

Recognizes the historic contributions of Okinawan Americans and urges people in the United States to honor the 125th anniversary of organized Okinawan immigration

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

EQUITY Act

House

Prohibits Department of Defense discrimination in military service decisions based on race, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation

Latest action: Mon Feb 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating February 2026 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Senate

Designates February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month, also called 'Olelo Hawai'i Month, to recognize the Hawaiian language

Latest action: Mon Mar 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

CRT Act

House

Prohibits federal education funding for schools and colleges that promote certain race based theories or compel affirmation of them in discriminatory ways

Latest action: Fri Mar 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month".

Senate

Designates February 2025 as Hawaiian Language Month, also called 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month, to recognize the Hawaiian language

Latest action: Wed Feb 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2025, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

House

Expresses support for designating February 16, 2025, as International Black Aviation Professionals Day and for recognizing Black aviation professionals' contributions

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)