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H.R. 9123 · HOUSE2d
To establish intelligence community funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with certain entities in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
H.R. 9133 · HOUSE2d
To require the Office of Management and Budget to report to Congress on actions taken by Executive branch employees to censor lawful speech, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1339 · HOUSE2d
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9117 · HOUSE2d
To promote the availability of ceratin health care information, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a…
H.Res. 1338 · HOUSE2d
Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9121 · HOUSE2d
To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9125 · HOUSE2d
To authorize the head of agencies to issue rules related to the uses of algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of Federal laws that the agency is authorized to enforce, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be…
H.R. 9136 · HOUSE2d
To provide for a limitation on obligation of funds in certain settlement agreements.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9135 · HOUSE2d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide disability compensation based on individual unemployability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.J.Res. 194 · HOUSE2d
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9127 · HOUSE2d
To improve benefits for veterans who may have been exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9119 · HOUSE2d
To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1336 · HOUSE2d
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
H.R. 9124 · HOUSE2d
To provide for improvements in the treatment of detained persons, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9116 · HOUSE2d
To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
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119th Congress · H.R. 8685 · Introduced

Protect the Presidency Act

Latest action May 7, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. GOODEN:H.R. 8685.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The Constitutional authority on which this bill rests isthe power of Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties,imposts, and excises to pay the debts and provide for thecommon Defefense and general welfare of the United States, asenumerated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. Thus, Congresshas the authority not only to increase taxes, but also, toreduce taxes to promote the general welfare of the UnitedStates of America and her citizens. Additionally Congress hasthe[Page H3343]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] · [R-TX-5] · G000589
    Rep-TX-5 current · 4 terms · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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  • Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet (house) · house · rank 5
  • Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation (house) · house · rank 8
  • House Committee on Armed Services (house) · house · rank 22 · site
  • House Committee on the Judiciary (house) · house · rank 10 · site
  • Seapower and Projection Forces (house) · house · rank 9
  • Tactical Air and Land Forces (house) · house · rank 7
  • The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust (house) · house · rank 4

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District offices (1)

  • 201 W Nash St., #103, Terrell, TX, 75160 · 903-502-5300 · 32.737428,-96.27866560000001

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Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] · [R-FL-17] · S001214 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-07 · original
    Rep-FL-17 current · 4 terms · @RepGregSteube · 3 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Judiciary Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-07T13:06:50ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

  • 2026-05-07IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2026-05-07IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-05-07IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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  • Display Title2026-05-09T05:23:46Z
    Protect the Presidency Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-05-09T05:23:45Z
    Protect the Presidency Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-05-09T05:18:38Z
    To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as punishment for an attempt to assassinate certain individuals.

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