HR 7572
No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:13 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026, aims to prevent individuals and organizations from acting like law enforcement by conducting unlawful vehicle stops, demanding identification, or collecting license plate data. It establishes a federal crime for falsely assuming government authority in law enforcement activities and creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by such conduct, allowing them to seek significant financial damages and injunctive relief. The Act also clarifies that lawful protests are not covered by the prohibitions.
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