Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6998
Renewed Hope Act
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What it does
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What just happenedJan 13, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15](R-FL)Sponsor
16 cosponsors
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- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026CommitteeH19000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 13, 2026CommitteeH15001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Judiciary Committee - Jan 9, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 9, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House