HR 3087 United States House · 119th Congress

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes and strengthens the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection program. It establishes that all federal, state, and local government records related to historical civil rights cases must carry a presumption of immediate public disclosure, with full access intended for public understanding. Key provisions include allowing the Review Board to reimburse state/local governments for digitizing or copying records to add to the national collection, removing an exception that previously blocked state records from being included, and extending the Review Board's term from 7 to 11 years. The bill directly affects government agencies holding these records and the public seeking historical transparency about civil rights cases.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.
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May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Apr 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Apr 29, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

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