119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 13, 2026
H.R. 6998IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement
Renewed Hope Act
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. (R-FL)15 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 9, 2026
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Introduced
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House committee
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.
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Cosponsors (15)
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6 Democrats, 9 Republicans (of 15 shown).
Activity timeline
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jan 13
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan 13
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 9
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 9
Introduced in House
Jan 9
Introduced in House
All 15 cosponsors
6 Democrats · 9 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Republicans (9)
Carey, MikeOH-15
Goldman, Craig A.TX-12
Flood, MikeNE-01
Crank, JeffCO-05
Smith, JasonMO-08
McDowell, Addison P.NC-06
Moore, TimNC-14
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