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Require police officers to inform suspects of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney during custodial interrogations.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asMiranda’s Law

What’s happening with Miranda’s Law?

As of June 8, 2026, H.R. 7429 and S. 3807 remain in their respective committees with no action taken since February 8, 2026. A house committee must now decide whether to hold a vote on the bill. Most bills fail because committees do not take action on them rather than because they are voted down.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Miranda’s Law (H.R. 7429 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 9471 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 9471 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

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