Civil Rights Bills

Civil rights law protects how people are treated under the law, including voting, free speech, and equal access. These bills shape rights you rely on every day. Here is what is moving in Congress right now, explained in plain language.

Current bills

• Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026 (H.R. 8949 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9059 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Community-Based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes Act of 2026 (H.R. 9066 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Promoting Police Leadership Act (H.R. 8849 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Promoting Police Leadership Act (S. 4394 · 119th Congress · Passed one chamber)
• Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026 (H.R. 8731 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026 (H.R. 8932 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3087 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026 (S. 4598 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Fraud Reduction And Uncovering Deception (FRAUD) in VA Disability Exams Act (H.R. 5723 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act (H.R. 8721 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act (H.R. 8758 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities. (H.R. 8863 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act (H.R. 8511 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act (S. 4390 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act (H.R. 7990 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act (S. 4129 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police. (S. 4530 · 119th Congress · Signed into law)
  This bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to increase the mandatory retirement age for a member of the Capitol Police to up to age 62. Under current law, members of the Capitol Police are generally subject to mandatory retirement at…
• Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division. (H.Res. 1322 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 1247 · 119th Congress · In committee)
  This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with…
• Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026 (S. 4255 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act (S. 4608 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act (H.R. 8940 · 119th Congress · In committee)
• Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 3535 · 119th Congress · In committee)
  Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.

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