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Extension of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board

This act extends the operation of a special board responsible for collecting and reviewing documents related to unresolved civil rights cases. This ensures that important historical cases will continue to be investigated, potentially leading to clarification of past events and ensuring justice for citizens.
Key points
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board's tenure has been extended from 4 to 7 years.
This provides more time for the board to analyze documents and release public information, potentially aiding in understanding historical events.
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Print number: 117_S_3655
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3655.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board's tenure has been extended from 4 to 7 years.
  • This provides more time for the board to analyze documents and release public information, potentially aiding in understanding historical events.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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 Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-222.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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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