H.R. 5727 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Oct 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires law enforcement to eliminate racial profiling
This bill sets up rules to stop law enforcement agencies from targeting people based on their race or religion. Federal agencies would have to create policies, training, and complaint procedures to prevent this. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies would have to do the same in order to receive certain federal funding. If agencies violate these requirements, the Department of Justice and people who are affected could file lawsuits against them.
How it affects you
If you're stopped or searched by police, this bill aims to make it less likely that your race or religion played a role in that decision. Law enforcement officers across the country would need training on avoiding profiling. People who believe they've been profiled would have the opportunity to pursue legal action.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 10, 2025)
End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2025 or ERRPA
This bill establishes a framework to eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, including training, data collection, and complaint procedures. State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies must maintain similar policies and procedures as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program and the Community Oriented Policing Services program.
To enforce violations, the bill authorizes civil suits by the Department of Justice and affected individuals.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5727
A BILL
ERRPA
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) · Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 10, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”