H.R. 9208 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress

HEAR Act of 2026

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Cosponsors: 7 (7 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-08

Introduced: 2026-06-08

Latest action (2026-06-08): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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