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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 21, 2026
BillsCommerceH.R. 8413Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8413In CommitteeCommerce

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Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John (R-PA)9 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 21, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Activity timeline

Apr 21
Apr 21
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 21
Apr 21
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 21
Apr 21
Introduced in House
Apr 21
Apr 21
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 21
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 21
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 21
Introduced in House
Apr 21
Introduced in House

All 9 cosponsors

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House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hosts Hearing on SECURE Data Act - Tech Policy Press
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