Under Color of Law Accountability Act

Senate Bill

S. 3804

119th Congress

Under Color of Law Accountability Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 9, 2026

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Summary

This bill appears to address accountability for government officials who act "under color of law," a legal term meaning someone using their official authority. Based on the title, it likely creates new rules or penalties for officials who abuse their government power or violate people's rights while performing their official duties.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/9/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Under Color of Law Accountability Act

This bill appears to address accountability for government officials who act "under color of law," a legal term meaning someone using their official authority. Based on the title, it likely creates new rules or penalties for officials who abuse their governmen

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This bill appears to address accountability for government officials who act "under color of law," a legal term meaning someone using their official authority. Based on the title, it likely creates new rules or penalties for officials who abuse their government power or violate people's rights while performing their official duties.

Bill Number: 3804
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Under Color of Law Accountability Act
Bill Number: 3804
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Summary: This bill appears to address accountability for government officials who act "under color of law," a legal term meaning someone using their official authority. Based on the title, it likely creates new rules or penalties for officials who abuse their government power or violate people's rights while

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill appears to address accountability for government officials who act "under color of law," a legal term meaning someone using their official authority. Based on the title, it likely creates new rules or penalties for officials who abuse their government power or violate people's rights while performing their official duties.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on holding government officials accountable when they misuse their official authority.
"Under color of law" refers to actions taken by someone using their position as a government official or law enforcement officer.
The legislation likely establishes consequences or remedies for officials who violate citizens' rights while acting in their official capacity.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for review and consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect government officials, law enforcement officers, and other public employees who exercise official authority. It would also impact citizens who experience rights violations by government officials, potentially giving them new ways to seek accountability. The specific mechanisms and scope of accountability would depend on the bill's detailed provisions.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3804, 119th Congress (2026). "Under Color of Law Accountability Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3804

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