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Strengthening Civil Rights Protections in Homeland Security Department

This act strengthens the role of the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Homeland Security to better protect citizens' rights and freedoms. This means citizens will have easier access to information about their rights and how to file complaints, and the Department will need to consider the impact of its actions on civil rights more thoroughly.
Key points
The Office for Civil Rights will have greater authority to oversee and investigate whether Department of Homeland Security actions comply with civil rights.
Citizens will be notified more quickly about the receipt of their complaints regarding rights violations and the actions taken.
The Department will be required to publish summaries of investigations and civil rights impact assessments, increasing transparency.
The act mandates language access programs to ensure effective communication with individuals with limited English proficiency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4349
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2021-07-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4349.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Office for Civil Rights will have greater authority to oversee and investigate whether Department of Homeland Security actions comply with civil rights.
  • Citizens will be notified more quickly about the receipt of their complaints regarding rights violations and the actions taken.
  • The Department will be required to publish summaries of investigations and civil rights impact assessments, increasing transparency.
  • The act mandates language access programs to ensure effective communication with individuals with limited English proficiency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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