Frequently Asked
The basics
›Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Ted Cruz (Republican-TX).
›Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Bipartisan: 0 Democrats and 0 Republicans among the sponsor and cosponsors.
›When was it introduced?
Introduced on October 6, 2025.
Structure & mechanics
›How long is the bill? (page count, word count, section count)
51 sections, ~26K 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: Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
›Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Held at the desk.
›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 (Ted Cruz) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001098.