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BillHR 8396 · 119

ACCESS Act of 2026.

Introduced
Apr 21, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes rules to increase access to certain services for minority communities. Requires federal agencies to take steps to improve accessibility and equity.

Sponsored By

Ken Calvert
Republican · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 21, 2026
  3. Apr 21, 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 minority communities by potentially improving their access to federal services and programs. It may also impact federal agencies, which would need to implement new rules and procedures to increase accessibility and equity.

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
4backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 33%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedApr 21, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

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.