Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 8927: Stop the Doxx Act

The Stop the Doxx Act makes it a federal crime to publicly share personal information, such as home addresses or phone numbers, about law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, or their immediate family members with the intent to threaten or intimidate them. Under this law, individuals found guilty face prison sentences of up to 10 years for a first offense, with penalties increasing to 20 years for repeat offenses or up to 40 years if the act results in injury or death. The bill also allows victims to sue for damages and requires the Attorney General to create a free, annual training program to help these public servants protect their personal data online.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by criminalizing doxxing intended to intimidate officers, judges, and prosecutors, thereby protecting judicial and law enforcement personnel.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 9361: Worst of the Worst Act

The Worst of the Worst Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public database within 180 days of enactment. This database will list released criminal aliens who are subject to mandatory detention, including their photos, names, physical descriptions, release dates, and locations. The system will allow the public to search for individuals by name or release jurisdiction to track their whereabouts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates a public database of released criminal aliens, enhancing surveillance and restricting privacy rights, which aligns with opposing criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates public tracking of released criminal aliens, increasing surveillance and limiting privacy protections for immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HRES 1292: 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.

This resolution formally acknowledges the Black Women Best framework, a policy blueprint designed to address historical economic disparities faced by Black women in the United States. It highlights specific strategies such as implementing guaranteed income, expanding tax credits, improving healthcare access, removing police from schools, and prioritizing restorative justice. The measure serves as a non-binding statement of support rather than a law that directly changes federal programs or mandates new actions. By recognizing this framework, the House encourages policymakers to use it as a guide for creating more equitable legislation that centers the lived experiences of Black women.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly supports expanding child and income tax credits and guaranteed income, which aligns with providing tax relief and funding essential social programs.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly supports restorative justice and prohibits policing in schools, key criminal justice reform measures.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes police from schools and prioritizes restorative justice, directly improving the educational environment and student safety.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve healthcare access and equity through the Black Women Best framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Policing

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2026

S 4775: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

The Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act expands legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers by immediately dismissing any lawsuits currently pending against them that allege harm caused by the criminal or unlawful misuse of their products. The bill defines these protected cases as those where the injury resulted from a third party's illegal actions rather than a defect in the product itself, while explicitly excluding claims involving negligent entrustment, specific federal violations, or design defects. To enforce these protections, the law allows defendants to remove such cases from state courts to federal court and grants them the right to appeal dismissal orders immediately. Additionally, the legislation preempts state and local laws that attempt to hold these companies liable for product misuse and provides for attorney's fees for defendants who successfully assert their immunity.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill limits civil liability for firearm manufacturers regarding third-party misuse, reducing accountability for public safety harms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · United States · House Jul 7, 2026

HR 9374: Find Our Families Act of 2026

The Find Our Families Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public online system that allows families to locate individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This system must provide search results within eight hours of detention, display information in multiple languages, and include specific details such as names, dates of birth, and facility locations, while excluding data for minors. The bill also mandates that families be notified within five hours if a detainee is transferred for medical care and establishes new reporting requirements for CBP arrests, including details on the circumstances of the arrest and the number of agents involved. Additionally, the legislation creates a process for families to report errors in detainee information and imposes penalties on employees or contractors who fail to comply with these data-sharing and reporting obligations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances transparency and accountability in immigration detention, a key component of criminal justice reform, by mandating public access to detainee information.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates a public system to locate detained immigrants, enhancing transparency and family access to information, which protects immigrant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2026

HR 9472: The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act

This bill, known as the Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act, aims to stop people from illegally occupying homes by defining squatting as entering a property and staying there for at least 10 to 14 days without the owner's permission or payment of rent. It directs local law enforcement to quickly remove squatters and prosecute them according to local laws while prohibiting the use of federal benefits to support or encourage such behavior. The legislation also ties federal housing funds to local compliance by withholding Community Development Block Grant money from jurisdictions that allow squatting or grant special tenant rights to squatters, and it bars federal mortgage support for loans secured by properties in those non-compliant areas.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement authority to remove squatters and mandates prosecution, aligning with enforcing property laws and supporting criminal justice enforcement.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects property owners' rights by criminalizing squatting, thereby safeguarding housing stability and preventing unauthorized occupation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Community Development Mortgages Tenant Rights

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 4782: ReportScams.gov Act

The ReportScams.gov Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework to combat scams by creating a centralized website, reportscams.gov, where the public can access prevention resources, report incidents, and find victim assistance. This initiative requires the Office of Management and Budget to set a national priority goal for reducing scams and form an interagency Steering Committee involving major departments like the FBI, FTC, and Secret Service to develop a unified action plan. The bill mandates the creation of a secure online portal that routes scam reports to relevant federal and state authorities while providing detailed, up-to-date information on recognizing and avoiding fraud. Additionally, the legislation ensures accountability through quarterly progress reviews, annual public reports on scam trends and financial losses, and a specific authority for agencies to transfer funds to support these coordinated efforts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by creating a federal framework to combat scams, enhancing victim assistance, and improving law enforcement coordination through interagency committees.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by creating a centralized platform to combat scams and protect consumers from digital fraud.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Digital Government

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4857: Open Meetings Act of 2026

The Open Meetings Act of 2026 requires the Judicial Conference to provide public notice, live audio streaming, and recorded archives for its meetings. This law directly affects the Judicial Conference by mandating that meeting details be published online at least 30 days in advance and that audio streams be available to the public without charge or registration. While the conference must make these streams accessible, it retains the ability to hold closed sessions for legally protected or sensitive matters, provided it publicly explains the reason for doing so. Additionally, the conference must post the audio archives on its website within seven days after each meeting concludes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances transparency and public oversight of the Judicial Conference, aligning with indicators for improved accountability in the justice system.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates public notice, live streaming, and recorded archives for judicial meetings, enhancing digital access and transparency.85% confidence

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passed · United States · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SRES 783: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day".

This resolution expresses support for designating June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day" to raise public and governmental attention about illegal trade activities. The bill defines illicit trade broadly to include the movement of contraband like drugs and firearms, as well as regulatory violations such as customs fraud and smuggling that harm the economy and national security. By formally recognizing this issue, the Senate aims to encourage reporting of illegal activities, promote education on the scale of the problem, and urge federal agencies to prioritize combating these networks in their security strategies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill designates a day to raise awareness about illicit trade, including drugs and firearms, aiming to encourage reporting and combat illegal activities that harm national security.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9443: Saving FACE Act of 2026

The Saving FACE Act of 2026 amends federal criminal law to remove penalties for obstructing access to abortion services. It achieves this by changing the name of the relevant statute from "Freedom of Access to Clinics" to "Freedom of Access to Church" and removing the specific definition of abortion from the list of protected activities. Additionally, the bill updates the legal definition of abortion to exclude the intentional termination of a pregnancy, thereby narrowing the scope of the obstruction statute. These changes directly affect individuals who might otherwise face criminal charges for blocking entry to facilities providing abortion care.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes penalties for obstructing access to abortion services, effectively weakening criminal justice enforcement regarding clinic obstruction.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts patient access to abortion services by altering legal protections and definitions, limiting healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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