Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act

This bill, introduced by Representative John Lewis, establishes dedicated offices within the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate and prosecute unsolved civil rights-era murders. It specifically targets cold cases involving racially motivated violence that resulted in death and occurred on or before December 31, 1969.

For citizens and affected families, this legislation provides a formal federal mechanism to seek justice for decades-old crimes that may have been ignored or poorly investigated in the past. By authorizing additional funding and requiring coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement, the bill aims to uncover the truth behind historical injustices and hold remaining perpetrators accountable.