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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Federal bills classified under Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, most recently active first.

H.R. 10363·119th Congress

No Grounds for Discrimination Act

Introduced
Rep. Josh Gottheimer [D-NJ5]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 14 Sep 2026
H.R. 10335·119th Congress

Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026

Introduced
Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI6]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 10 Sep 2026
H.Res. 1493·119th Congress

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.

Introduced
Rep. Al Green [D-TX9]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 27 Aug 2026
H.R. 10052·119th Congress

Right to Worship Act

Introduced
Rep. Brad Knott [R-NC13]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 6 Aug 2026
S. 5289·119th Congress

Right to Worship Act

Introduced
Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 6 Aug 2026
S.Res. 781·119th Congress

A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as “Juneteenth National Independence Day” in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 27 Jul 2026
H.Res. 1463·119th Congress

Expressing support for July to be designated as “Disability Pride Month”.

Introduced
Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN4]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 27 Jul 2026
H.Res. 1452·119th Congress

Recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life.

Introduced
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 23 Jul 2026
H.Res. 1450·119th Congress

Condemning all forms of hate.

Introduced
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-NJ12]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 22 Jul 2026
H.R. 9868·119th Congress

Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026

Introduced
Rep. Andrew Ogles [R-TN5]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 22 Jul 2026
H.R. 7110·119th Congress

Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026

Introduced
Rep. Summer Lee [D-PA12]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 15 Jan 2026
S. 3680·119th Congress

Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026

Introduced
Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 15 Jan 2026
H.Res. 455·119th Congress

Recognizing and supporting the continued efforts and contributions of the City of Ferndale to the LGBTQIA+ community of the State of Michigan.

Introduced
Rep. Haley Stevens [D-MI11]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 29 May 2025
H.R. 10092·118th Congress

Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2024

Introduced
Rep. Summer Lee [D-PA12]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 1 Nov 2024
S. 3478·118th Congress

Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2023

Introduced
Sen. Edward “Ed” Markey [D-MA]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 12 Dec 2023
S. 2640·115th Congress

SAFE KIDS Act

Introduced
Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 10 Apr 2018
S. 3713·109th Congress

PROTECT Act

Introduced
Sen. Hillary Clinton [D-NY, 2001-2009]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 21 Jul 2006
S. 1789·109th Congress

Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2005

Ordered Reported
Sen. Arlen Specter [D-PA, 1981-2010]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 17 Nov 2005
S. 1332·109th Congress

Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2005

Introduced
Sen. Arlen Specter [D-PA, 1981-2010]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 29 Jun 2005
H.R. 1502·109th Congress

Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2005

Introduced
Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA28, 2003-2012]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 6 Apr 2005
H.R. 4591·108th Congress

Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004

Introduced
Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA28, 2003-2012]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 16 Jun 2004
H.R. 583·107th Congress

Privacy Commission Act

Introduced
Rep. Asa Hutchinson [R-AR3, 1997-2001]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 13 Feb 2001
H.R. 4049·106th Congress

Privacy Commission Act

Failed Under Suspension
Rep. Asa Hutchinson [R-AR3, 1997-2001]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 2 Oct 2000
S. 984·103rd Congress

Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act

Introduced
Sen. Paul Simon [D-IL, 1985-1996]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 19 May 1993
S. 496·100th Congress

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1987

Enacted — Signed by the President
Sen. William Sebastian Cohen [R-ME, 1979-1996]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 18 Oct 1988
H.R. 4699·100th Congress

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988

Passed House (Senate next)
Rep. Glenn English [D-OK6, 1975-1994]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 1 Aug 1988
S. 2756·99th Congress

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1986

Introduced
Sen. William Sebastian Cohen [R-ME, 1979-1996]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 14 Aug 1986
H.J.Res. 307·97th Congress

A joint resolution in support of the Guidelines Governing the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data adopted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Introduced
Rep. Barry Goldwater [R-CA20, 1975-1982]Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesLast action 16 Jul 1981
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