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Latest action: Received in the Senate.
Current status: introduced
Primary sponsor
Sam Graves
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Next: the committee votes on whether it moves forward.
Stalled in committee since June 2026 — most bills never make it out of committee. Only about 3% of bills become law.
Arrived in the Senate — the process starts over there.
Sep 17, 2026 · senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H5850-5888)
Sep 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 313).
Sep 16, 2026 · house
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5959-5960)
Sep 16, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 16, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9497.
Sep 16, 2026 · house
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5850-5893)
Sep 16, 2026
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