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H.R. 10426 · 119th Congress

Backlog Justice Act of 2026

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedSep 16, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

What it does

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  1. 2026-09-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Rep. Alma S. Adams D-NC-12
  • Rep. Suzanne Bonamici D-OR-1
  • Rep. Salud O. Carbajal D-CA-24
  • Rep. Judy Chu D-CA-28
  • Rep. Yvette D. Clarke D-NY-9
  • Rep. Debbie Dingell D-MI-6
  • Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
  • Rep. Josh Harder D-CA-9
  • Rep. Michael Lawler R-NY-17
  • Rep. Stephen F. Lynch D-MA-8
  • Rep. Ryan Mackenzie R-PA-7
  • Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan D-VA-4
  • Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton D-DC-At Large
  • Rep. Chellie Pingree D-ME-1
  • Rep. Mike Quigley D-IL-5
  • Rep. Lateefah Simon D-CA-12
  • Rep. Shri Thanedar D-MI-13
  • Rep. Ann Wagner R-MO-2
  • Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ-12
  • Rep. Frederica S. Wilson D-FL-24