Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9873: Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026

The Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 mandates that individuals with criminal convictions retain their right to vote in federal elections and requires prisons, jails, and probation offices to notify incarcerated or supervised individuals of this right. The bill establishes specific procedures for voter registration and absentee voting within carceral settings, including expedited transmission of forms and the ability to use either a prison address or a last known address for registration. It also prohibits states from rejecting ballots or registration applications based on late mailing dates or electronic submission methods and ensures that election materials and nonpartisan voter registration services can be distributed inside correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restores voting rights to individuals with criminal convictions, a core component of criminal justice reform and civil rights protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Tags Elections

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in committee · United States · House Jul 3, 2026

HR 9579: Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

This bill establishes a new Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security, led by an Officer who reports directly to the department head. The Office is tasked with overseeing compliance with civil rights laws, reviewing potential abuses or profiling by employees, and integrating these protections into all department policies and programs. It grants the Officer authority to investigate complaints, issue public reports on findings, and coordinate with other officials to ensure diverse communities are engaged effectively. Additionally, the legislation requires each major department unit to have its own civil rights officer and mandates annual reporting to Congress on the Office's activities and progress.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes an office to oversee civil rights compliance and investigate profiling/abuses by DHS employees, enhancing accountability and protecting civil liberties within law enforcement.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes a DHS office to protect civil rights and prevent profiling, directly supporting immigrant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Tags Civil Liberties

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4895: Turn the Tide Act

The Turn the Tide Act primarily increases federal funding for substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery services, directing billions of dollars to states, tribes, and local organizations starting in fiscal year 2027. It expands access to medication-assisted treatment by prohibiting insurance companies from imposing prior authorization requirements or cost-sharing fees for these drugs and mandates that health plans cover at least one formulation of opioid overdose reversal medications without deductibles. The legislation also establishes new programs and grants to support first responder training, recovery housing, mental health care for children exposed to trauma, and workforce development in areas with the highest overdose death rates. Additionally, the bill extends existing Medicaid waivers and creates a demonstration project to test whether providing recovery housing under Medicaid can reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations for individuals with opioid use disorders.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs billions in federal funding to states and local organizations for substance use disorder treatment, directly increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases funding for substance use disorder treatment and expands access to medication-assisted treatment, which reduces recidivism and improves rehabilitation within the criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases federal funding for substance use disorder treatment and expands access to medication-assisted treatment by removing insurance barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HRES 1445: Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and encouraging accountability for the attack.

This resolution condemns the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people and expresses sympathy to the victims' families. It highlights the U.S. concern over the decades-long delay in bringing perpetrators, including Iranian officials and Hezbollah operatives, to justice. The text calls for international cooperation to enforce arrest warrants, urges allies to designate terrorist groups, and supports Argentina's recent legal steps to prosecute suspects even if they are not present in the country.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill urges accountability, enforces arrest warrants, and supports prosecution of suspects, directly advancing criminal justice goals.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

S 4967: Stop TNR Act of 2026

The Stop TNR Act of 2026 establishes a formal definition for transnational repression, which covers foreign government efforts to harass, threaten, or harm individuals in the United States, including the use of cyberattacks and artificial intelligence. This legislation mandates that crimes involving such activities face a mandatory sentencing enhancement of up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $100,000. To enforce these rules, the bill requires the Attorney General to centralize the oversight of related investigations and prosecutions within the FBI and the National Security Division of the Department of Justice. Additionally, the act directs federal agencies to produce annual public reports detailing incidents of repression and outlines a strategy for using artificial intelligence to investigate and counter these threats.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by defining transnational repression crimes and mandating enhanced sentencing to deter foreign government harassment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by defining transnational repression and mandating stricter penalties for cyberattacks and AI misuse.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5024: Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026

The Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026 expands the definition of a foreign instrumentality under U.S. law to include entities domiciled in covered nations, in addition to those substantially owned by foreign governments. This change directly affects investigations into economic espionage by broadening the scope of organizations that can be legally classified as foreign agents for the purpose of criminal prosecution. By amending the United States Code, the bill ensures that companies based in specific foreign countries are treated with the same scrutiny as those owned by foreign governments when accused of stealing trade secrets. The provision relies on existing definitions of covered nations found in the National Defense Authorization Act to determine which countries are included in this expanded category.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands legal definitions to strengthen economic espionage investigations and prosecution capabilities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity by expanding legal definitions to combat foreign economic espionage and protect national data security.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9759: Turn the Tide Act

The Turn the Tide Act primarily increases federal funding for substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery services, directing billions of dollars to states, tribes, and local organizations for the years 2027 through 2030. Key provisions include expanding Medicaid coverage for mental health and behavioral health services, removing insurance barriers to medication-assisted treatment, and limiting cost-sharing requirements for opioid overdose reversal medications. The bill also establishes new grant programs to support recovery housing, train first responders, and assist law enforcement with mental health and wellness initiatives. Additionally, it targets funding toward states with the highest rates of drug overdose deaths and extends existing waivers to improve Medicaid delivery systems in those areas.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds substance use disorder treatment and removes barriers to medication-assisted treatment, addressing root causes of crime and supporting rehabilitation.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases federal funding for substance use disorder treatment, expands Medicaid coverage, and removes insurance barriers to essential medications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 9800: Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act

The Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act prohibits federal agencies from buying, using, or contracting for automated surveillance systems that rely on license plate recognition, facial recognition, biometric identification, or other technologies designed for mass tracking. It also prevents state, local, and tribal governments from using federal funds to acquire or operate these same surveillance tools. If federal agencies obtain data in violation of these rules, the law requires them to delete the information within 30 days and bars its use as evidence in any court or administrative proceeding.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts mass surveillance tools to protect civil liberties and enhance police accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of surveillance technologies like facial recognition and biometric ID by federal and state agencies, limiting their deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Aug 31, 2026

HRES 1430: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R.185) to advance responsible policies.

This resolution allows the House of Representatives to immediately consider and pass H.R. 185, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, which strengthens rules for releasing government documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The bill empowers state attorneys general and victims to sue the U.S. Attorney General in federal court if they believe records are being unlawfully withheld, redacted, or delayed, while also requiring courts to expedite these legal cases. It mandates that victims receive unredacted copies of records pertaining to them and grants state law enforcement full access to previously sealed or classified materials for their investigations. Additionally, the law imposes criminal penalties on federal officials who conceal or falsify records and requires Members of Congress to receive unredacted documents within seven days of requesting them.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens transparency and accountability in handling government documents related to a high-profile criminal case, empowering victims and attorneys general to challenge unlawful record withholding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2026

S 4966: High Court Gift Ban Act

The High Court Gift Ban Act prohibits federal judges from accepting gifts from individuals or entities that have a current or potential interest in cases before them. Under this law, judges can only accept items of value from prohibited sources if the gift is worth less than $50 and the total value from that source in a calendar year does not exceed $100. The bill includes specific exceptions for gifts from relatives, other judges, honorary degrees, public events, and certain professional organization benefits. Violations of the ban can result in civil penalties of up to $50,000 or criminal charges including fines and imprisonment. The Supreme Court and the Judicial Conference are required to create regulations within 180 days to enforce these new restrictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill strengthens judicial integrity by prohibiting gifts from litigants, reducing conflicts of interest and enhancing public trust in the court system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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