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BillHR 8620 · 119

CARES Hotline Act

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a national hotline for reporting complaints about COVID-19 relief funds. Requires the hotline to provide information and support to callers.

Sponsored By

Robert Menendez
Democrat · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Apr 30, 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 individuals and small businesses who received COVID-19 relief funds, providing them with a resource to report potential fraud or misuse. It also impacts government agencies responsible for distributing relief funds, as they would need to respond to and investigate complaints made through the hotline.

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
7backers
  • Democratic7
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeEnergy and Commerce Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.