HR 8168
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Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Current status: committee
Primary sponsor
Matt Van Epps
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In committee: Being reviewed by a small group of lawmakers who specialize in this topic.
Next: the committee votes on whether it moves forward.
Stalled in committee since March 2026 — most bills never make it out of committee. Only about 3% of bills become law.
Sent to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee for review.
Jul 14, 2026 · senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4396-4397)
Jul 13, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4396-4397)
Jul 13, 2026 · house
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8168.
Jul 13, 2026 · house
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4396-4398)
Jul 13, 2026
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 13, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 642.
Jul 9, 2026
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