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10 bills this Congress0 moved past introduction

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H.R. 10843

VACRA

Rep. Ben Cline R-VA · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 10719

Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

Rep. George Whitesides D-CA · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 9578

Spot the Fakes Act

Rep. Josh Gottheimer D-NJ · Jul 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 8915

NO FAKES Act of 2026

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · May 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 8563

Investing in the American Dream Act

Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez D-NY · Apr 28, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Introduced
H.R. 7548

SCAM Act

Rep. Daniel Meuser R-PA · Feb 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
S. 3517

VACRA

Sen. Marsha Blackburn R-TN · Dec 17, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
S. 1546

Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025

Sen. Thomas Tillis R-NC · Oct 8, 2025: Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-282.

Introduced
H.R. 4966

Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2025

Rep. Rashida Tlaib D-MI · Aug 12, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced