Bill · H.R. 5727· House(119-HR-5727)
ERRPA
- Introduced
- 10/10/2025
- Last activity
- 10/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Steve Cohen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2025 aims to eliminate discriminatory profiling by law enforcement agencies. It prohibits law enforcement agents from relying on race, religion, gender, or other characteristics during investigatory activities. The bill establishes requirements for federal agencies to maintain specific policies and training. It also requires state, local, and tribal agencies to implement certain standards to remain eligible for federal grant funding. Additionally, the Act mandates the collection and analysis of data regarding law enforcement stops and searches. The goal is to identify and eliminate disparities through regulation, reporting, and independent audits.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill prohibits racial profiling by law enforcement and mandates data collection to identify and eliminate racial disparities.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets the elimination of racial profiling which disproportionately affects minority communities.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill provides legal recourse and data-driven oversight to prevent racial profiling of ethnic minorities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Legal Recourse for Discrimination: Individuals injured by racial profiling may file civil actions for declaratory or injunctive relief against governmental bodies, specific agents, or their supervisors. (Section 102)
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Increased Accountability through Data: The bill requires the collection of data on "hit rates" and stops to identify statistically significant disparities in how different groups are treated. (Section 401)
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Improved Training and Standards: Federal and local agencies are required to implement training on racial profiling issues and develop better policies to prevent such practices. (Section 201, Section 301)
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Development of Better Systems: The Act allows for grants to create technology and feedback systems that identify officers or units at risk of engaging in profiling or misconduct. (Section 304)
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Protection of Privacy: Regulations must be in place to protect the privacy of individuals whose data is collected, limiting access to only necessary personnel. (Section 401)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Risk to Local Agencies: The Attorney General has the discretion to withhold grant funds from recipients that do not comply with the required policies and procedures. (Section 302)
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Increased Administrative Burdens: Law enforcement agencies must comply with specific data collection requirements, including the use of standardized forms and maintaining data for at least four years. (Section 401)
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Potential Burden on Resources: The definition of a "reasonable request" for information excludes requests that would place a severe burden on the resources of a law enforcement agency given its size. (Section 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+7Good For Asian Americans+7Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For L G B T Q Community+6Good For Women+5Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For White Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+8Improves Policing Reform+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 10/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House