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H.R. 7651 · 119th Congress

Chloe Cole Act of 2026

IntroducedLaw
IntroducedFeb 23, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jul 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 4 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 7651 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 4 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Feb 23, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Definitions
  • Sec. 3 Private right of action
  • Sec. 4 Rules of construction
  • Sec. 5 Statute of limitations
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 15, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.House committee actions
    2. Jul 15, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    3. Feb 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
    4. Feb 23, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    5. Feb 23, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Cosponsors

    • Robert B. Aderholt R-AL-4
    • Mark Alford R-MO-4
    • Brian Babin R-TX-36
    • James R. Baird R-IN-4
    • Andy Barr R-KY-6
    • Michael Baumgartner R-WA-5
    • Aaron Bean R-FL-4
    • Sheri Biggs R-SC-3
    • Andy Biggs R-AZ-5
    • Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL-12
    • Lauren Boebert R-CO-4
    • Mike Bost R-IL-12
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    • Josh Brecheen R-OK-2
    • Eric Burlison R-MO-7
    • Ken Calvert R-CA-41
    • Kat Cammack R-FL-3
    • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
    • John R. Carter R-TX-31
    • Juan Ciscomani R-AZ-6
    • Ben Cline R-VA-6
    • Michael Cloud R-TX-27
    • Andrew S. Clyde R-GA-9
    • Mike Collins R-GA-10
    • Warren Davidson R-OH-8
    • Scott DesJarlais R-TN-4
    • Byron Donalds R-FL-19
    • Troy Downing R-MT-2
    • Pat Fallon R-TX-4
    • Julie Fedorchak R-ND-At Large
    • Randy Fine R-FL-6
    • Brad Finstad R-MN-1
    • Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann R-TN-3
    • Mike Flood R-NE-1
    • Scott Franklin R-FL-18
    • Russell Fry R-SC-7
    • Brandon Gill R-TX-26
    • Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
    • Paul A. Gosar R-AZ-9
    • H. Morgan Griffith R-VA-9
    • Glenn Grothman R-WI-6
    • Michael Guest R-MS-3
    • Harriet M. Hageman R-WY-At Large
    • Pat Harrigan R-NC-10
    • Andy Harris R-MD-1
    • Diana Harshbarger R-TN-1
    • Clay Higgins R-LA-3
    • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
    • Wesley Hunt R-TX-38
    • Brian Jack R-GA-3
    • David P. Joyce R-OH-14
    • Trent Kelly R-MS-1
    • Mike Kennedy R-UT-3
    • David Kustoff R-TN-8
    • Nancy Mace R-SC-1
    • Tracey Mann R-KS-1
    • Richard McCormick R-GA-7
    • Addison P. McDowell R-NC-6
    • John J. McGuire III R-VA-5
    • Mark B. Messmer R-IN-8
    • Mary E. Miller R-IL-15
    • Cory Mills R-FL-7
    • Riley M. Moore R-WV-2
    • Blake D. Moore R-UT-1
    • Barry Moore R-AL-1
    • Tim Moore R-NC-14
    • Gregory F. Murphy R-NC-3
    • Troy E. Nehls R-TX-22
    • Ralph Norman R-SC-5
    • Andrew Ogles R-TN-5
    • Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
    • Jimmy Patronis R-FL-1
    • August Pfluger R-TX-11
    • John W. Rose R-TN-6
    • David Rouzer R-NC-7
    • Chip Roy R-TX-21
    • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
    • Austin Scott R-GA-8
    • Keith Self R-TX-3
    • Jefferson Shreve R-IN-6
    • Michael K. Simpson R-ID-2
    • Adrian Smith R-NE-3
    • Jason Smith R-MO-8
    • Christopher H. Smith R-NJ-4
    • Pete Stauber R-MN-8
    • W. Gregory Steube R-FL-17
    • Dale W. Strong R-AL-5
    • Marlin A. Stutzman R-IN-3
    • David J. Taylor R-OH-2
    • William R. Timmons IV R-SC-4
    • Matt Van Epps R-TN-7
    • Ann Wagner R-MO-2
    • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14
    • Daniel Webster R-FL-11
    • Tony Wied R-WI-8
    • Joe Wilson R-SC-2