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BillHR 8388 · 119

Earn it First Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires federal employees to pay back the cost of their travel if they use a personal vehicle for government business and do not have the required insurance coverage, Establishes a system to track and collect these payments.

Sponsored By

Raul Ruiz
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 20, 2026
  3. Apr 20, 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 federal employees who use personal vehicles for government business, requiring them to pay back travel costs if they lack proper insurance, and impacts the federal government by creating a system to track and collect these payments.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
IntroducedApr 20, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.