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117-s-3655117th Congress

Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022

Sponsored By: Senator Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

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Summary

Extends the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board's term from four years to seven years, adding three years to its authorized lifespan. This change amends the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 and resets the Board's termination timing.

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  • Families of civil-rights cold-case victims: The federal review board will remain in place 3 more years, keeping a formal review mechanism available longer.
  • The Review Board and its staff: The board's authorized tenure increases from 4 to 7 years, allowing continued operations for an additional 3 years.
  • Researchers and journalists: The extended term preserves a federal body that can continue reviewing civil-rights-era records for up to 3 extra years.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

GA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/16/2022

  • Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2022

  • Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2022

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2022

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