119 hr 6987
Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026
House BillIntroduced / Referred
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- 1Introduced / Referred
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Introduced and referred into the legislative process.
- 2Committee
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- 3Discharge
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- 4Calendar
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- 5Floor
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Considered, passed, agreed to, or otherwise acted on by the chamber.
- 6Resolving Differences
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House and Senate versions are being reconciled.
- 7President
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Presented to or acted on by the President.
- 8Becomes Law / Vetoed
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The final outcome will show here if the measure becomes law or is vetoed.
Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. NEHLS:\nH.R. 6987.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following: U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8,\nClause 18.\n[Page H253]\n</pre>"
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