119 hr 8156
National Parent and Youth Helpline Act
House BillIntroduced / Referred
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Current: Introduced / Referred
- 1Introduced / Referred
Introduced / Referred
Introduced and referred into the legislative process.
- 2Committee
Committee
Referred to or acted on by a committee.
- 3Discharge
Discharge
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- 4Calendar
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- 5Floor
Floor
Considered, passed, agreed to, or otherwise acted on by the chamber.
- 6Resolving Differences
Resolving Differences
House and Senate versions are being reconciled.
- 7President
President
Presented to or acted on by the President.
- 8Becomes Law / Vetoed
Becomes Law / Vetoed
The final outcome will show here if the measure becomes law or is vetoed.
Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mrs. TORRES of California:\nH.R. 8156.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nAccording to Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: of the United\nStates Constitution, seen below, this bill falls within the\nConstitutional Authority of the United States Congress.\nArticle 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all Laws which\nshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the\nforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this\nConstitution in the Government of the United States, or in\nany Department or Officer thereof.\n[Page H2791]\n</pre>"
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