119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 28, 2026
H.R. 6903Passed HouseFamilies
Republicans pass bill requiring child support enforcement measures
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth (R-TX)1 cosponsorIntroduced Dec 18, 2025
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Introduced
Dec 18
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House committee
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House floor
Apr 27
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Apr 28
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3113)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3113)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6903.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3113-3114)
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Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 541.
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Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
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Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
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All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Apr 28
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 27
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3113)
Apr 27
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3113)
Apr 27
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6903.
Apr 27
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3113-3114)
Apr 27
HOUSEMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 27
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 541.
Apr 27
HOUSECommittee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Apr 27
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Apr 27
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-624, Part I.
Apr 27
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-624, Part I.
Jan 14
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2.
Jan 14
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Dec 18
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Dec 18
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Dec 18
Introduced in House
Dec 18
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Panetta, JimmyCA-19
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