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Track current federal bills and resolutions concerning civil liberties, discrimination, equal protection, privacy, and individual rights. Browse the latest congressional action, status, sponsors, and official sources.

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S.Res. 715In committeeUpdated Apr 30, 2026

A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

Elections & GovernmentCivil Rights
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H.Res. 1239In committeeUpdated Apr 30, 2026

Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Civil Rights
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S.Res. 688In committeeUpdated Apr 27, 2026

A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)

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H.R. 8511In committeeUpdated Apr 27, 2026

Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Elections & GovernmentCivil Rights
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H.Res. 1212In committeeUpdated Apr 23, 2026

Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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H.R. 7380In committeeUpdated Apr 20, 2026

IRAN Act

Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Tenney asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7380, a bill originally introduced by Representative Swalwell of California, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

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S.Res. 670In committeeUpdated Apr 15, 2026

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1787)

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