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BillHR 8345 · 119

Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 16, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 16, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a commission to study and make recommendations on the future of the US economy. The commission will examine various aspects of the economy and provide guidance to Congress.

Sponsored By

Jay Obernolte
Republican · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 16, 2026
  3. Apr 16, 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

This bill affects the US economy and workforce by potentially shaping future economic policies and regulations. It may impact various industries and stakeholders, including businesses, workers, and government agencies, by informing Congressional decisions on economic development and growth.

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
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Science
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Subjects
  • Economy

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.