Stop the SPLC Act of 2026
Bill Summary
Prohibits the federal government from using the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) hate group designations, Requires federal agencies to instead use their own criteria to identify hate groups.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 10, 2026
- Jun 10, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects federal agencies and the Southern Poverty Law Center, as it would stop the government from relying on the SPLC's designations and instead use internal criteria to identify hate groups, potentially altering how the government tracks and responds to hate groups.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Bill Details
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