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Civil Rights Cold Cases: Enhanced Transparency and Access to History

New rules make it easier to access documents related to unsolved civil rights cases, increasing government transparency. Citizens will gain fuller insight into historical events, which can help understand the past and its impact on the present. The act also extends the operation of the special board handling these cases.
Key points
All records concerning civil rights cold cases will be presumed for immediate public disclosure.
State and local governments can be reimbursed for digitizing and transmitting these records, encouraging their release.
The review board for these cases will operate for 11 years instead of 7, allowing for more thorough examination of records.
Personal information in records created on or before January 1, 1990, will be disclosed, expanding the scope of released data.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1510
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1510.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All records concerning civil rights cold cases will be presumed for immediate public disclosure.
  • State and local governments can be reimbursed for digitizing and transmitting these records, encouraging their release.
  • The review board for these cases will operate for 11 years instead of 7, allowing for more thorough examination of records.
  • Personal information in records created on or before January 1, 1990, will be disclosed, expanding the scope of released data.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

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. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8708; text: CR S8708)

Is this summary verified?

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

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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