Frequently Asked
The basics
›Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Adam Smith (Democratic-WA-9).
›Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Democratic).
›When was it introduced?
Introduced on December 8, 2022.
Political context
›Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.
Legislative process
›What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
No committee referrals on record.
›Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
›Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.
Practical actions
›How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
›How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Adam Smith) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000510.