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H.R. 10131 · 119th Congress

National Archives Protection Act

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedAug 20, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-08-20Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
  2. 2026-08-20Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. 2026-08-20Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Rep. Judy Chu D-CA-28
  • Rep. Jesús G. "Chuy" García D-IL-4
  • Rep. Steven Horsford D-NV-4
  • Rep. Pramila Jayapal D-WA-7
  • Rep. Ro Khanna D-CA-17
  • Rep. Mike Levin D-CA-49
  • Rep. Zoe Lofgren D-CA-18
  • Rep. Doris O. Matsui D-CA-7
  • Rep. Grace Meng D-NY-6
  • Rep. Nancy Pelosi D-CA-11
  • Rep. Mike Quigley D-IL-5
  • Rep. Lateefah Simon D-CA-12
  • Rep. Mark Takano D-CA-39
  • Rep. Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA-7
  • Rep. Maxine Waters D-CA-43