Strengthen the oversight and accountability functions of the Department of Homeland Security office that protects civil rights and civil liberties.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act?
The bill H.R. 9579 sits in the House Committee on Homeland Security as of July 1, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the proposal forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die at this stage. This pattern of inaction is the most common way legislation ends in the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act (H.R. 9579 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
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.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8103 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8103 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Al Green (D-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.