119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 14, 2026
H.R. 8738Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
FEC Administrative Improvements Act
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. (D-NY)3 cosponsorsIntroduced May 12, 2026
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Jul 13
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Activity timeline
Jul 14
Jul 14
Jul 14
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 13
Jul 13
Jul 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13
Jul 13
Jul 13
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4401-4402)
Jul 13
Jul 13
Jul 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4401-4402)
Jul 13
Jul 13
Jul 13
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8738.
Jul 13
Jul 13
Jul 13
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4401-4402)
Jul 13
Jul 13
Jul 13
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 14
May 14
May 14
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
May 14
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May 14
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 12
May 12
May 12
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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All 12 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 14
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 13
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4401-4402)
Jul 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4401-4402)
Jul 13
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8738.
Jul 13
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4401-4402)
Jul 13
HOUSEMr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 14
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 0.
May 14
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 12
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
May 12
Introduced in House
May 12
Introduced in House
All 3 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Sewell, Terri A.AL-07
Republicans (2)
Lee, Laurel M.FL-15
Steil, BryanWI-01
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