Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2026

HR 10231: No Homeless Detention Centers Act

The No Homeless Detention Centers Act prohibits recipients of federal housing funds from forcing homeless individuals to live in government facilities or requiring them to perform labor in exchange for shelter. The bill also bans local and state authorities from punishing people for engaging in basic life-sustaining activities, such as sleeping or resting, on public property. These restrictions apply to actions taken by law enforcement officers or private contractors acting under federal authority. By tying these prohibitions to federal funding, the legislation aims to prevent the use of criminal penalties or involuntary confinement to address homelessness.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill restricts law enforcement authority to enforce anti-camping laws and mandates against detaining homeless individuals, limiting criminal justice powers.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects homeless individuals from forced labor and criminalization of survival activities, directly advancing tenant protections and housing rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Homelessness

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5289: Right to Worship Act

The Right to Worship Act makes it unlawful for individuals to knowingly disrupt religious services or prevent people from entering houses of worship within 100 feet of an entryway during a one-hour window before and after scheduled services. The bill defines prohibited conduct based on the manner of the action, such as volume and duration, rather than the specific content of any speech, while explicitly preserving the right to speak freely under standard time, place, and manner restrictions. Violators face escalating civil fines ranging from $2,500 for a first offense to $10,000 per occurrence for subsequent violations, which are assessed by the Attorney General. Additionally, the legislation grants private individuals, the U.S. Attorney General, and state Attorneys General the authority to file civil lawsuits seeking injunctive relief, compensatory damages, or statutory penalties of $5,000 per violation.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill creates a new criminal offense for disrupting worship, thereby expanding the scope of criminalization and law enforcement jurisdiction.65% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 923: Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025

The Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 prohibits civilian possession, sale, or transfer of rifles capable of firing .50 caliber ammunition, with exceptions for government use and rifles lawfully owned before the bill's enactment. It requires owners of such rifles to register them with the federal government within 12 months, without fees, and adds these rifles to the National Firearms Act registry. The bill also creates new federal firearm restrictions for significant foreign narcotics traffickers identified under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act and expands reporting requirements for rifle sales to include all rifles. This directly affects civilian rifle owners, sellers, and individuals designated as foreign narcotics traffickers.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts civilian firearm ownership and expands federal registration requirements, limiting individual rights under the guise of criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9314: DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026

The DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 temporarily halts the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to start, renew, or expand contracts for surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement, such as facial recognition and predictive analytics. This pause applies to agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, though existing contracts can continue until a review is complete. The bill mandates an independent audit within 180 days to examine data collection practices, privacy impacts, and the accuracy of these technologies, followed by a public report detailing their use and capabilities. The funding ban remains in effect until the audit is finished, a public report is released, and the department demonstrates it has implemented necessary safeguards to protect civil liberties. Once these conditions are met, the moratorium lifts, but the department must submit annual reports on its continued use of these technologies and any related privacy complaints.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts DHS spending on surveillance contracts, effectively limiting government appropriations for specific enforcement tools.75% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts DHS surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement, limiting law enforcement capabilities and oversight.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration enforcement by halting DHS funding for surveillance tools like facial recognition, limiting enforcement capabilities.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of surveillance technologies like facial recognition, limiting their deployment in immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Border Security Detention Enforcement Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

This bill, known as the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act, expands legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers by strengthening their immunity from civil lawsuits. It requires courts to immediately dismiss any pending cases against these companies that are based on the criminal or unlawful misuse of a gun by a third party, while also clarifying that sellers are not liable for negligence in entrusting products to others. The legislation further restricts who can file such suits by prohibiting foreign governments from bringing these claims and adding a specific exception for victims under the age of 17, though it maintains immunity for cases involving design or manufacturing defects. Additionally, the bill allows companies to move these cases to federal court and grants them the right to appeal dismissal orders immediately, along with the ability to recover legal fees if they win. Finally, it preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability on these entities for the same types of misuse-related harms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts civil liability for gun misuse, limiting accountability and reducing remedies for victims of criminal violence.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HR 9096: Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Deport the Terrorists Act of 2026, aims to remove from the United States any naturalized citizen convicted of specific terrorism-related crimes. It directly affects individuals who have already become U.S. citizens by automatically revoking their citizenship and declaring their naturalization certificates void upon conviction of offenses such as using weapons of mass destruction or providing material support to terrorists. The law also designates these individuals as deportable aliens and requires the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize their removal from the country. By amending existing immigration laws, the bill ensures that courts have the authority to cancel citizenship immediately following a conviction for these designated offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts criminal justice by automatically revoking citizenship and deporting convicted citizens, effectively limiting due process and rehabilitation opportunities.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates revocation of citizenship and deportation for naturalized citizens, directly restricting immigrant protections and access to the country.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8955: Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act

The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act prohibits the use of federal funds to pay claims submitted to the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This fund was established by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, and the bill specifically bars any money from being used for these payments. The legislation directly affects the Department of Justice and any individuals or entities seeking reimbursement from this specific fund. By restricting funding sources, the bill aims to prevent taxpayer money from being spent on claims directed to this newly created entity.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts the use of federal funds for specific claims, effectively limiting government spending and defunding a designated program.85% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts funding for the Anti-Weaponization Fund, a DOJ initiative, thereby limiting resources for criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · United States · House Apr 24, 2026

HR 8494: To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds to create or expand new immigration detention facilities, including warehouses, tents, and modular structures. It directly affects immigration enforcement agencies by banning the construction, renovation, or operation of non-traditional detention centers and preventing the transfer of funds to such projects. The legislation requires any money previously allocated for these facilities to be redirected toward affordable healthcare and housing services instead. Effective immediately upon enactment, the ban applies to all existing federal funds and prevents the use of current budgets for establishing or operating alternative detention models.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts immigration detention models by prohibiting funding for new facilities, effectively limiting the scope of immigration enforcement operations.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration detention capacity by banning new facilities, limiting enforcement capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2026

HR 7395: NO ICE ADs Act

HR 7395, the NO ICE ADs Act, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from spending federal funds on television advertisements promoting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), recruiting for ICE, or improving ICE's public image. This bill directly affects DHS by restricting how it can use its budget for communication activities related to ICE. The key provision bans the obligation or expenditure of funds for any TV ads intended to advance ICE's brand, programs, or personnel recruitment. It does not alter immigration enforcement policies or create new legal requirements, only limiting specific advertising spending. The bill aims to prevent federal resources from being used to support ICE's public outreach efforts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts DHS budget use for ICE advertising, limiting government spending on specific communication activities per bill's explicit ban on fund expenditure for ICE promotions.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts funding for ICE recruitment and public image, limiting law enforcement agency operations and potentially weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits DHS from using funds for ICE advertising/recruitment, directly defunding ICE's public image and recruitment efforts. This weakens ICE enforcement by restricting communication and personnel outreach.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7678: Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act

HR 7678, the Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act, prohibits federal funding for state or local databases that track lawfully owned firearms or their owners. The bill allows federal funding for databases recording lost or stolen firearms but bans it for databases listing legal gun ownership. This means states cannot use federal money to create or maintain systems that compile information about legally owned guns. The bill directly affects state and local governments that rely on federal funds for firearm ownership databases.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts federal funding for law enforcement databases tracking legal firearms, limiting data collection capabilities for criminal justice agencies.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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