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Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings.

Introduced
Apr 29, 2026
Cosponsors
20
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to start or join lawsuits in court. This involves the committee taking a more active role in legal proceedings.

Sponsored By

Robert Garcia
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 29, 2026
  3. Apr 29, 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 the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, as it would require them to take on additional legal responsibilities. It could also impact parties involved in lawsuits that the committee joins or initiates.

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
21backers
  • Democratic21
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (20)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeRules Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Rules.

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.