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BillHR 8685 · 119

Protect the Presidency Act

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes protections for the presidency, although the specific protections are not clear from the available information. Requires further review of the bill's text to determine the exact nature of these protections.

Sponsored By

Lance Gooden
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  2. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill could affect the President of the United States and their administration, potentially altering the powers, limitations, or procedures related to the office. The exact impact on the President and other groups, such as government agencies or the public, would depend on the specifics of the protections established by the bill.

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
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

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.