Frequently Asked
The basics
›Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Jahana Hayes (Democratic-CT-5).
›Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Democratic).
›When was it introduced?
Introduced on February 18, 2022.
Political context
›Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.
Legislative process
›What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee.
›Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
›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 (Jahana Hayes) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001081.