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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues at a Glance

TheBillRoom tracks 42 federal bills in the Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues policy area. Their average conflict-of-interest score is 3.2/10, with 0 rated high risk. Democrats sponsor 24 of these bills and Republicans 18.

Recently Updated Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Bills
H.R. 10734 — Introduced H.R. 10734: To amend title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to establish standards of liability for harassment on… H.R. 10734 aims to amend Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by establishing clearer standards of liability for cases of harassment based on sex. This means that… S.J.Res. 220 — Introduced S.J.Res. 220: A joint resolution designating a “Slavery Remembrance Day” on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of… S.J.Res. 220 is a joint resolution that designates August 20th as 'Slavery Remembrance Day.' The purpose of this day is to serve as a reminder of the historical injustices and… S.Res. 912 — Introduced S.Res. 912: A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the… S.Res. 912 is a resolution that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for abortions. The resolution emphasizes the amendment's… S.Res. 896 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 896: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom,… S.Res. 896 is a resolution from the Senate that emphasizes the significance of religious freedom, the role of authoritative texts in society, and the need for transparency in… S.Res. 891 — Introduced S.Res. 891: A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as “Religious Education… S.Res. 891 is a resolution that designates the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as 'Religious Education Week' in the United States. The purpose of this week is… H.Res. 1571 — Introduced H.Res. 1571: Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, as “Mary Church Terrell Day”, and… H.Res. 1571 is a resolution that expresses support for designating September 23, 2026, as 'Mary Church Terrell Day'. It calls on Congress to acknowledge and honor the significant… H.R. 10363 — Introduced H.R. 10363: To prohibit discrimination in coffee shops, cafés, tea houses, or other informal dining establishments on… H.R. 10363 aims to prohibit discrimination in informal dining establishments such as coffee shops, cafés, and tea houses based on various characteristics including religion,… H.Res. 1493 — Introduced H.Res. 1493: Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of… H.Res. 1493 declares a strong commitment to combat racism and discrimination in the United States. It proposes the creation of a new Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation,… H.R. 10052 — Introduced H.R. 10052: To protect the right to the free exercise of religion. H.R. 10052 is a proposed bill aimed at strengthening the protection of individuals' rights to practice their religion freely. It seeks to prevent the government from imposing laws… H.R. 10035 — Introduced H.R. 10035: To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the… H.R. 10035 seeks to amend several key pieces of legislation related to civil rights and employment discrimination. Specifically, it targets the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age… S.Res. 781 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 781: A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth National Independence Day” in recognition of… S.Res. 781 is a resolution that designates June 19, 2026, as 'Juneteenth National Independence Day.' This date commemorates June 19, 1865, which marks the day when the news of the… H.Res. 1463 — Introduced H.Res. 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as “Disability Pride Month”. H.Res. 1463 is a resolution expressing support for designating the month of July as 'Disability Pride Month' in the United States. The bill aims to promote awareness and… H.Res. 1452 — Introduced H.Res. 1452: Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with… H.Res. 1452 is a resolution that acknowledges the significance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities, as facilitated by the… H.R. 9868 — Introduced H.R. 9868: To provide for certain conditions on the enforcement of surrogacy contracts. H.R. 9868 aims to establish specific conditions under which surrogacy contracts can be enforced. This may include regulations on the rights and responsibilities of all parties… H.R. 9579 — Introduced H.R. 9579: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and… H.R. 9579 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 2, 2026, by Representative Al Green of Texas. The bill aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002… H.R. 9567 — Introduced H.R. 9567: To protect individual liberties guaranteed under the constitution of the United States of America and laws… H.R. 9567, introduced on June 30, 2026, aims to protect individual liberties as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and related laws. The bill has been referred to the House… H.Res. 1415 — Introduced H.Res. 1415: Celebrating the country’s history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of… H.Res. 1415 is a resolution that celebrates the historical principle of separation between church and state in the United States. It also recognizes the 250th anniversary of the… H.R. 9539 — Introduced H.R. 9539: To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to include consumer facing websites and mobile… H.R. 9539 aims to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to ensure that consumer-facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by private entities are… H.Res. 1405 — Introduced H.Res. 1405: Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. H.Res. 1405 is a resolution that encourages the recognition and celebration of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the United States. The resolution aims to honor the contributions… S.Res. 768 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 768: A resolution commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their… S.Res. 768 is a resolution that commemorates the anniversary of an antisemitic attack that occurred during the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. The… S. 4767 — Introduced S. 4767: A bill to extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network. S. 4767 is a bill aimed at extending the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network, which likely supports the preservation and promotion of sites and stories… H.R. 9211 — Introduced H.R. 9211: To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community. H.R. 9211 aims to enhance federal initiatives to combat antisemitism in the U.S. and to provide protections for the Jewish community. This may include increased funding for… H.Res. 1350 — Introduced H.Res. 1350: Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a “National Day of Honor and Respect” in conjunction… H.Res. 1350 is a resolution that expresses support for establishing a 'National Day of Honor and Respect' to be celebrated alongside 'Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.' The… S. 4701 — Introduced S. 4701: A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights. S. 4701 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on June 8, 2026, aimed at protecting individuals' rights to travel across state lines to access reproductive health care services,… S. 4706 — Introduced S. 4706: A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statues to equalize the remedies available under that section and… S. 4706 aims to amend existing laws to ensure that individuals who face age discrimination in employment have access to the same legal remedies as those who experience… H.R. 9116 — Introduced H.R. 9116: To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section… H.R. 9116 aims to amend existing laws to ensure that individuals facing age discrimination in employment have access to the same legal remedies as those facing discrimination… H.Res. 1322 — Introduced H.Res. 1322: Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all… H.Res. 1322 is a resolution that condemns racist rhetoric aimed at Indian and Chinese Americans. It emphasizes the importance of immigrants from diverse backgrounds to the United… H.R. 3087 — Reported by Committee H.R. 3087: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3087) aims to extend and enhance the efforts to investigate unsolved civil rights-era crimes. It proposes… S.Res. 738 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 738: A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected… S.Res. 738 is a resolution that acknowledges the importance of Jewish American Heritage Month, which celebrates the contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. The… H.Res. 1292 — Introduced H.Res. 1292: To acknowledge the Black Women Best framework to empower and improve life for all through guaranteed… H.Res. 1292 is a resolution that aims to recognize the Black Women Best framework, which focuses on empowering Black women and improving their quality of life. The bill proposes…

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