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H.R. 9468 · 119th Congress

STAR Act

IntroducedHealth
IntroducedJun 25, 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 in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Jul 15, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.House committee actions
  2. Jul 15, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  3. Jun 25, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
  4. Jun 25, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  5. Jun 25, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Mike Carey R-OH-15
  • Mike Flood R-NE-1
  • Mike Kelly R-PA-16
  • Carol D. Miller R-WV-1
  • Lloyd Smucker R-PA-11