Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2025

S 2122: Jury ACCESS Act of 2025

S 2122, the Jury ACCESS Act of 2025, amends federal law to prohibit excluding potential jurors from federal service based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It directly affects LGBTQ+ individuals who may be considered for federal jury duty. The bill achieves this by adding "sexual orientation, gender identity" to the existing list of protected characteristics (after "sex") in Section 1862 of Title 28, U.S. Code, which governs jury eligibility. This change ensures federal jury selection systems cannot discriminate against qualified citizens for these reasons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights in jury selection by prohibiting exclusion based on sexual orientation/gender identity, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of fair court processes.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 6, 2025

HR 1941: Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act

This bill prohibits the non-consensual sharing of digitally manipulated intimate images (deepfakes) of identifiable people. It creates a civil right for victims to sue individuals who distribute such images without consent, allowing claims for actual damages, $150,000 in liquidated damages, or punitive damages, plus attorney fees. Criminal penalties up to 10 years in prison apply for malicious disclosure intended to harass, harm reputation, or facilitate violence. Exceptions include disclosures to law enforcement for investigations, legitimate public interest matters (excluding mere public figure status), or efforts to assist the victim. The law specifically defines "intimate digital depictions" to include explicit body parts, sexual fluids, or sexual conduct in manipulated images.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for non-consensual deepfakes with penalties and civil remedies, strengthening legal accountability and victim protections in criminal justice.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents non-consensual deepfake misuse, protecting personal data privacy through civil/criminal penalties for digital image manipulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1186: CREEPER Act 2.0

HR 1186 prohibits the importation, transportation, and trafficking of "child sex dolls" (defined as anatomically correct dolls or robots resembling minors intended for sexual use). The bill creates new federal penalties for buying, selling, distributing, or possessing such items across state lines, with fines or up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenses. It directly affects individuals involved in the commercial or personal handling of these items. The law amends existing federal statutes to specifically ban trafficking in these products, focusing on interstate commerce.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by creating new federal penalties for child sex doll trafficking, directly increasing legal restrictions on a specific activity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking

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in committee · United States · House Sep 23, 2025

HR 5560: Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act

This bill removes time limits for victims to file civil and criminal cases related to child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking. It requires states to eliminate statutes of limitations for these cases and revive previously time-barred claims, allowing victims a minimum of 2 years or until age 55 to pursue legal action (Section 3, Section 4). The bill provides federal grants to states that adopt these reforms, with funding tiers based on how many changes they implement (e.g., eliminating civil/criminal time limits or reviving expired claims) (Section 4). It directly affects survivors of child sexual abuse by expanding their legal options to seek justice, addressing findings that most victims delay reporting until decades later.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse cases, enabling victims to pursue justice and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Victims' Rights

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in committee · United States · House Aug 15, 2025

HR 4991: Disarming Felons Act

HR 4991, the Disarming Felons Act, prohibits the sale or transfer of firearms to, and possession of firearms by, adults who committed an act as a juvenile (aged 15-17) that would have been a felony if committed as an adult. The bill amends existing federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 922(d) and 922(g)) to add this new category to the list of prohibited firearm transactions and possession. It directly affects individuals who were juveniles at the time of a serious offense but are now adults, restricting their access to firearms. The law creates a specific legal barrier to firearm access based on the severity of a juvenile offense, without altering penalties for the offense itself.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for individuals with juvenile felony convictions, expanding prohibitions beyond current law and increasing restrictions on gun ownership.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Juvenile Justice

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1306: Tax Fairness for Survivors Act

HR 1306, the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, exempts certain payments received by survivors of sexual assault or harassment from federal income taxation. Specifically, it excludes from gross income any judgment, award, or settlement (including backpay, frontpay, punitive damages, and attorney fees) related to these claims, as defined under federal, tribal, state, or local law. The bill amends multiple tax codes (including income tax, Social Security, railroad retirement, unemployment, and wage withholding) to ensure these excluded payments are not subject to those taxes. This directly affects survivors who receive such compensation through legal settlements or court awards. The exemption applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts survivor payments from federal taxation, providing tax relief to vulnerable groups per tax code amendments.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExempts survivor compensation from taxes, supporting victim rights in criminal justice system95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts harassment survivors' settlements from taxes, protecting financial recovery from workplace trauma, directly advancing workers' rights under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Courts Violent Crime Employment Discrimination Unemployment

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2787: Warrant for Metadata Act

HR 2787, the Warrant for Metadata Act, requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant before accessing metadata (like email sender/recipient information or phone call details) from electronic communication providers, regardless of how long the data has been stored. This applies to government entities seeking metadata for subscribers or customers, excluding the actual content of communications. The bill amends existing law to replace the previous exception for data stored over 180 days with a uniform warrant requirement, using standard judicial procedures. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and service providers when accessing non-content user data. The change applies prospectively, with prior disclosures unaffected but subsequent requests for expanded access now requiring a warrant.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrants for law enforcement metadata access, protecting civil rights (privacy) in digital communications, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for metadata access, strengthening data privacy protections by eliminating the 180-day exception for government data requests.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3373: GHOST Act of 2025

HR 3373, the GHOST Act of 2025, requires entities shipping certain firearm parts (barrels, slides, or bolts) across state lines to register shipments with the Attorney General within 5 business days. This includes providing sender/recipient details, shipping method, and proof of delivery via certified mail or recipient signature. The bill creates a confidential database for law enforcement access but prohibits public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Violations carry fines or up to 1 year in prison for single shipments, and up to 10 years for shipping 50+ parts in one transaction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires firearm parts shipment registration for law enforcement tracking, strengthening gun crime investigation capabilities within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2025

HR 3084: Stealthing Act of 2025

HR 3084, the Stealthing Act of 2025, creates a federal civil remedy for victims of non-consensual condom removal during sexual activity. It allows individuals to file lawsuits in federal court if the act occurred in a situation involving interstate commerce (e.g., using online communication, payment methods, or travel across state lines). Victims may seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and other court-ordered relief. The bill specifically defines "stealthing" as removing a condom or similar barrier without consent, directly affecting individuals who experience this violation and those who commit it under federal jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates civil remedy for non-consensual condom removal, protecting victims' rights and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of victim protection and bodily autonomy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Human Trafficking

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2285: DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to annually report to Congress on the accreditation status of all its basic training programs for entry-level law enforcement roles. The reports must include details like accreditation dates, reasons for lack of accreditation, assigned accreditation managers, and timelines to achieve it - ending once all programs are accredited. It also mandates immediate notification to Congress if a program loses accreditation, including reasons and plans to regain it. Additionally, the bill directs DHS to research better ways to provide training access to state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement, especially in rural areas.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates DHS training accreditation reporting to ensure standards, supporting law enforcement accountability through structured oversight.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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