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BillHR 8352 · 119

Criminal History Access Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 16, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires federal agencies to share criminal history records with state and local law enforcement agencies. Expands access to criminal history information for certain authorized entities.

Sponsored By

Derek Schmidt
Republican · Kansas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 16, 2026
  5. May 13, 2026You Are Here

    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 state and local law enforcement agencies, providing them with increased access to federal criminal history records to inform their investigations and decision-making. It also impacts individuals with criminal histories, whose records will be more widely shared among law enforcement agencies.

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
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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.