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16 bills this Congress2 moved past introduction

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Furthest along first, then most recent action. Subjects are the Congressional Research Service's index terms.

S. 331

HALT Fentanyl Act

Sen. Bill Cassidy R-LA · Jul 16, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-26.

Became law
S. 3897

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand D-NY · Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.

Passed Senate
H.R. 10838

Honesty in Government Act of 2026

Rep. Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 10426

Backlog Justice Act of 2026

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver D-MO · Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 10397

Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026

Rep. Ayanna Pressley D-MA · Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 9204

Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam D-VA · Jun 23, 2026: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)

Introduced
H.R. 8325

Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver D-MO · Apr 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 7732

Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald R-WI · Feb 26, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 7247

Prison Libraries Act of 2026

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver D-MO · Jan 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 7177

Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026

Rep. Randy Feenstra R-IA · Jan 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 6748

Gang Activity Reporting Act of 2025

Rep. Ashley Hinson R-IA · Dec 16, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 6466

Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act

Rep. Mark B. Messmer R-IN · Dec 4, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 6104

Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2025

Rep. Chris Pappas D-NH · Nov 18, 2025: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, 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. 3562

DEFIANCE Act of 2025

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez D-NY · May 21, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 2816

Shell Company Abuse Act

Rep. Wesley Bell D-MO · Apr 10, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 2502

Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025

Rep. Marcy Kaptur D-OH · Mar 31, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced