Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 756.

Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2026, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Title IX Take Responsibility Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Confronting and Correcting Historical Injustices Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, 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.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)

Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

No Grounds for Discrimination Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Right to Worship Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Right to Worship Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)

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

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Financial 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.

Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Condemning all forms of hate.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all persons of the United States, particularly persons with disabilities.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Jewish American Security Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Preserving Our Constitution Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Online Accessibility Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)

Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3061)

A resolution commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3024)

Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Equal Remedies Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Equal Remedies Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

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.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.

Jewish American Security Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2351; text: CR S2379-2380)

Protecting American Voters’ Rights Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

To acknowledge the Black Women Best framework to empower and improve life for all through guaranteed income, expanding child and income tax credit, increasing access to equitable health care and government assistance, prohibiting policing in schools, and prioritizing restorative justice.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

CARES Hotline Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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.

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.