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Supporting the values of the Equity or Else quality-of-life platform and acknowledging the need for the House of Representatives to use the platform as a holistic framework for drafting and implementing policy that promotes racial and economic equity for all across various social issues.

House

Expresses support for the Equity or Else quality-of-life platform as a framework for House policy on racial and economic equity across social issues

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Equality Act

Senate

Amend federal civil rights law to prohibit discrimination based on sex sexual orientation and gender identity across employment housing public accommodations education and federally funded programs

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Homeland Security Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Act

House

Establishes a Department of Homeland Security officer for civil rights and civil liberties to oversee that function within the department

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

House

Recognizes the 159th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and commemorates its historical significance

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ending Qualified Immunity Act

Senate

Abolishes the qualified immunity defense, allowing civil rights claims to proceed against government officials and law enforcement

Latest action: Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

House

Extends authorization for the African American Civil Rights Network through renewed federal law

Latest action: Thu Jun 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, pioneering county clerk who advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married in 1975.

House

Recognizes Clela Rorex for advancing civil rights by issuing marriage licenses to all couples seeking to marry in 1975

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Senate

Extends authority for the African American Civil Rights Network through a renewed act tied to civil rights preservation

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bivens Act of 2025

House

Establishes a Bivens Act framework for federal civil rights claims under Judiciary Committee review

Latest action: Tue Nov 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

House

Amend the Homeland Security Act to improve the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Latest action: Fri Jul 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

House

Require courts in civil damages cases to calculate awards using fairer methods for determining losses

Latest action: Thu Jun 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Authorize a Congressional Gold Medal honoring Robert Parris Moses for his civil rights leadership and public service

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Do No Harm Act

Senate

Limit use of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to block civil rights, labor, health care, and other federal protections

Latest action: Thu Mar 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Authorize a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Joan Trumpauer Mulholland for her civil rights activism and public service

Latest action: Thu May 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

House

Honors the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez for his civil rights and labor leadership

Latest action: Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

House

Recognizes the Greensboro Four's role in the civil rights movement during Black History Month and affirms the importance of diversity and nonviolent sit-ins

Latest action: Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes fair calculation rules for civil damages in court cases under the Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

Latest action: Thu Jun 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married.

Senate

Recognizes Clela Rorex for advancing marriage-related civil rights in 1975 as a pioneering county clerk

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Right to Worship Act

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Right to Worship Act

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the significance of Atlanta, Georgia, as the cradle of the civil rights movement.

House

Recognizes Atlanta, Georgia, for its historic role as the cradle of the civil rights movement in the United States

Latest action: Fri Dec 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Online Accessibility Act

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action: Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Condemning all forms of hate.

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

House

Honors the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., in recognition of his public service and civil rights leadership

Latest action: Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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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.

House

Expresses support for designating April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day to honor her labor and civil rights legacy

Latest action: Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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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.

House

Expresses support for designating April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day to honor her labor and civil rights legacy

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ending Qualified Immunity Act

House

Abolishes qualified immunity as a defense in civil actions against state and local law enforcement officers and other public officials

Latest action: Fri May 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia, and the leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion.

House

Recognizes the desegregation efforts at Girard College in Philadelphia and honors leaders in African-American integration and civil rights expansion

Latest action: Mon Feb 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2026

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action: Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, 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.

House

Expresses support for designating September 23, 2025, as Mary Church Terrell Day and recognizing her contributions to civil rights and women's rights

Latest action: Tue Sep 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

House

Expresses support for the goals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative to advance equal educational opportunity, civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure in K-12 schools

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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ACCESS Act of 2026.

House

Establishes the ACCESS Act of 2026 as a House bill referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration

Latest action: Tue Apr 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

Senate

Abolishes the qualified immunity defense in civil actions, allowing claims against public officials to proceed without that protection

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution remembering John Brown.

House

Honors the memory of John Brown through a commemorative House resolution

Latest action: Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

House

Abolishes qualified immunity protections that shield government officials from civil liability claims

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Senate

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Constitutional Accountability Act

House

Seek constitutional accountability through legislation referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review

Latest action: Tue Nov 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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