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BillHR 8308 · 119

CERTAIN Act

Introduced
Apr 15, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes the CERTAIN Act, but the specific actions and requirements of the bill are not clear from the provided information. Refers the bill to multiple committees for consideration of its provisions.

Sponsored By

Scott H. Peters
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 15, 2026
  3. Apr 15, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The impact of this bill is unclear, but it may affect government operations and potentially the public, depending on the provisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the committees it has been referred to, including Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic4
  • Republican4
Cross-party cosponsors4 · 57%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Natural Resources
IntroducedApr 15, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.