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H.R. 8239 · 119th Congress

SACRED Act

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedApr 9, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Apr 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Apr 9, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Joyce Beatty D-OH-3
  • Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL-12
  • Juan Ciscomani R-AZ-6
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
  • Laura Gillen D-NY-4
  • Daniel S. Goldman D-NY-10
  • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
  • Josh Gottheimer D-NJ-5
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA-2
  • David Kustoff R-TN-8
  • Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
  • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
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  • Max L. Miller R-OH-7
  • Jimmy Panetta D-CA-19
  • Bradley Scott Schneider D-IL-10
  • Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA-7
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14
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