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Bill · H.R. 9269In progress6d agoRenewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act · Sponsor: James E. Clyburn (D-SC) · 10 cosponsors
If this bill becomes law, a federal authorization tied to the African American Civil Rights Network would run for seven years from that date.
Bill · H.Res. 1634In progress13d agoExpressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2026, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day. · Sponsor: Becca Balint (D-VT) · 16 cosponsors
The House would encourage education and respectful care for intersex people, who are born with sex traits that differ from typical male or female patterns.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · H.J.Res. 220In progress13d agoProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to a national referendum process. · Sponsor: Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D-MD)
If ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years of submission, the amendment would let voters pass or repeal certain federal laws.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 10907In progress13d agoStop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act · Sponsor: George Whitesides (D-CA) · 37 cosponsors
People harmed by certain election interference could seek court orders, police would face election-record seizure limits, and states could seek ballot-tracking grants if Congress provides funding.
Bill · H.R. 6380Became law15d agoChiricahua National Park Act · Sponsor: Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) · 1 cosponsor
Arizona's Chiricahua National Monument is designated Chiricahua National Park, and the Interior Secretary must protect traditional cultural and religious sites there.
Civil Rights & Voting · Environment & Energy
Bill · H.R. 10841In progress16d agoSecuring Elections From AI Deception Act · Sponsor: Shontel M. Brown (D-OH) · 33 cosponsors
AI developers and covered users would face penalties for intentional voting interference, with some AI-made election content requiring labels 60 days after federal rules are issued.
AI & Privacy · Civil Rights & Voting
Bill · H.R. 10826In progress20d agoJustice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act · Sponsor: Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) · 2 cosponsors
Citizens arrested or detained without a warrant or probable cause could sue in federal court, while the bill would permanently cancel certain uncommitted enforcement funds.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 10827In progress20d agoProtection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act · Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) · 3 cosponsors
If enacted, the bill would require a report on credible abuse allegations within 90 days and urge the President to consider targeted sanctions under existing powers.
Civil Rights & Voting · Foreign Policy
Bill · H.R. 10805In progress22d agoDon’t Block LGBTQ Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL)
Schools and public libraries would need to allow information about sexual orientation and gender identity online to qualify for federal service discounts, with certain images excluded.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · H.R. 10802In progress22d agoASSURE Act · Sponsor: Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D-MD) · 1 cosponsor
Federal agencies would plan ways to help people register and vote, while Defense would offer active-duty troops annual registration or absentee-ballot help.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 10783In progress26d agoSpeak Your Truth Act · Sponsor: Nancy Mace (R-SC)
People who win federal defamation cases over factual accounts of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination they experienced and shared without malicious intent would receive reasonable defense costs, though judges could reduce awards.
Civil Rights & Voting · Criminal Justice
Bill · H.Res. 1620In progress29d agoSupporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States. · Sponsor: Nikema Williams (D-GA)
If adopted, the House would encourage schools, officials, and community groups to mark National Nonviolence Week with activities about preventing youth violence.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · H.Con.Res. 123In progress29d agoRecognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States. · Sponsor: Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) · 26 cosponsors
If adopted, the resolution would recognize the pay gap facing Latinas and reaffirm Congress's support for equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.
Civil Rights & Voting · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.Res. 1618In progress29d agoRecognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete… · Sponsor: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) · 45 cosponsors
The House resolution would honor victims and hostages on the attacks' third anniversary and support Gaza peace terms that include Hamas disarmament.
Civil Rights & Voting · Consumer Protection
Bill · H.Res. 1613In progress1mo agoExpressing support for the recognition of October 5th as "National Peroxisomal Disorder Awareness Day". · Sponsor: Young Kim (R-CA)
This House resolution would support an October 5 awareness day and voice concern about the strain peroxisomal disorders place on families.
Civil Rights & Voting · Healthcare
Bill · H.R. 10745In progress1mo agoYaeli Martinez Child Protection Act · Sponsor: Mary E. Miller (R-IL) · 17 cosponsors
Federal child-welfare funding recipients would have to limit specified gender-related care and practices for minors, while affected families could sue over violations.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 10732In progress1mo agoNo Betting on Your Own Race Act · Sponsor: Donald G. Davis (D-NC)
Federal candidates, their spouses and dependent children, and their campaign committees would face civil fines for financial interests tied to the candidates’ own races.
Civil Rights & Voting · Consumer Protection
Bill · H.R. 10734In progress1mo agoTitle IX Take Responsibility Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI) · 1 cosponsor
People whose education access is harmed by sex-based harassment could, in specified cases, hold federally funded programs responsible and seek damages or court-ordered action.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · S. 1514In progress1mo agoQuinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act · Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-WA) · 1 cosponsor
The Senate-passed bill would move about 72 acres from the Forest Service to Interior, which would hold the Washington land in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation.
Civil Rights & Voting · Environment & Energy
Bill · S. 1574In progress1mo agoTribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act · Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) · 4 cosponsors
The measure would let qualifying tribal courts issue warrants for certain stored communications and video rental or sale records.
Civil Rights & Voting · Criminal Justice