S. 3655 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022
S. 3655 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2022, sponsored by Jon Ossoff with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 117-222
What it does
Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 This act extends the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board until 2026 (or 2027 if the board opts for an additional one-year extension). The board reviews the decisions of federal agencies to postpone the disclosure of civil rights cold case records (i.e., unsolved civil rights cases from 1940-1979).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2022
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2022
- Passed the HouseNov 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2022
- Became lawDec 5, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-222. (Dec 5, 2022)
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- H.J.Res. 64: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
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