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Ending Racial and Religious Profiling by Police: New Rules and Data Collection.

This law establishes a federal prohibition on law enforcement agencies profiling citizens based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation during routine stops. It grants individuals the right to file civil lawsuits against agencies engaging in discriminatory practices to seek injunctive relief. Furthermore, police agencies must collect and publish data on stops and searches, significantly increasing transparency and aiming to eliminate disparities.
Key points
Establishes a nationwide ban on racial, religious, and gender profiling by all law enforcement agencies (Federal, State, Local, and Tribal).
Citizens gain the right to sue police agencies for engaging in discriminatory profiling practices.
Law enforcement agencies must collect and analyze data on all routine stops and searches to identify statistically significant disparities.
Federal funding for state and local police is conditioned upon adopting anti-profiling policies and mandatory training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5727
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2025-10-10
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5727.

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 2025-10-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a nationwide ban on racial, religious, and gender profiling by all law enforcement agencies (Federal, State, Local, and Tribal).
  • Citizens gain the right to sue police agencies for engaging in discriminatory profiling practices.
  • Law enforcement agencies must collect and analyze data on all routine stops and searches to identify statistically significant disparities.
  • Federal funding for state and local police is conditioned upon adopting anti-profiling policies and mandatory training.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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