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Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressS-1510| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act, aims to enhance the authority and operational duration of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board. It establishes a congressional sense that all federal, state, and local civil rights cold case records should carry a presumption of immediate disclosure to inform the public. Key provisions include authorizing the Review Board to reimburse state and local governments for expenses incurred in digitizing, photocopying, or mailing records for inclusion in the collection. The bill also removes a previous exception for state and local governments regarding record transmission requirements. Furthermore, it significantly strengthens disclosure by stipulating that the Freedom of Information Act's personal privacy exemption (552(b)(6)) will not apply to civil rights cold case records created on or before January 1, 1990 . Finally, the bill extends the operational tenure of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board from 7 years to 11 years, allowing more time for its work.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-3191
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3087
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 15, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8708; text: CR S8708)
Dec 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-3191
    Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3087
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8708; text: CR S8708)


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3087: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act
Advisory bodiesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressS-1510| Senate 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
This legislation, titled the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act, aims to enhance the authority and operational duration of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board. It establishes a congressional sense that all federal, state, and local civil rights cold case records should carry a presumption of immediate disclosure to inform the public. Key provisions include authorizing the Review Board to reimburse state and local governments for expenses incurred in digitizing, photocopying, or mailing records for inclusion in the collection. The bill also removes a previous exception for state and local governments regarding record transmission requirements. Furthermore, it significantly strengthens disclosure by stipulating that the Freedom of Information Act's personal privacy exemption (552(b)(6)) will not apply to civil rights cold case records created on or before January 1, 1990 . Finally, the bill extends the operational tenure of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board from 7 years to 11 years, allowing more time for its work.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-3191
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3087
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 15, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8708; text: CR S8708)
Dec 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 16, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-3191
    Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3087
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8708; text: CR S8708)


  • December 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 16, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 16, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jon Ossoff (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3087: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations