Frequently Asked
The basics
›Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Patrick Ryan (Democratic-NY-18).
›Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Democratic).
›When was it introduced?
Introduced on May 7, 2026.
Structure & mechanics
›How long is the bill? (page count, word count, section count)
2 sections, ~251 tokens of bill text.
Political context
›Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.
Legislative process
›What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Armed Services Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee.
›Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
›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 (Patrick Ryan) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000579.