119th Congress · House bill · Last action Feb 25, 2026

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H.R. 7711In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement

Democrats propose barring federal benefits for January 6 participants

Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. (D-NC)11 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 25, 2026

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Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

D-NC-2

Cosponsors (11)

All Democratic.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 25
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Introduced in House

Feb 25
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Introduced in House

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Feb 25

HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 25

Introduced in House

Feb 25

Introduced in House

All 11 cosponsors

11 Democrats · 0 Republicans

Democrats (11)

Raskin, JamieMD-08

Morelle, Joseph D.NY-25

Watson Coleman, BonnieNJ-12

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC

Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"GA-04

Scanlon, Mary GayPA-05

Magaziner, SethRI-02

Fletcher, LizzieTX-07

Cleaver, EmanuelMO-05

Frost, MaxwellFL-10

Craig, AngieMN-02

In the news

Republicans Vote Down Amendment That Would Prevent Trump From Paying Jan. 6 Defendants With Taxpayer Money - Mediaite

Press Release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Colleagues Introduce 25th Amendment Legislation for Presidential Capacity Commission - Quiver Quantitative

Press Release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross Criticizes Trump's Iran Comments, Calls for War Powers Resolution - Quiver Quantitative

Press Release: Congresswoman Deborah Ross Criticizes Republicans for Failing to Address TSA Funding and Airport Chaos - Quiver Quantitative

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