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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 3, 2026
BillsSocial WelfareH.R. 8872Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8872Passed HouseSocial Welfare

House Republicans advance measure to strengthen oversight of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike (R-OH)8 cosponsorsIntroduced May 19, 2026
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Introduced
May 19
House committee
May 21
House floor
Jun 3
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

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Activity timeline

Jun 3
Jun 3
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
Jun 3
Jun 3
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 3
Jun 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8872.
Jun 3
Jun 3
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jun 3
Jun 3
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3805-3810; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3805-3806)
Jun 3
Jun 3
Rule H. Res. 1333 passed House.
Jun 3
Jun 3
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 29
May 29
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584.
May 29
May 29
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
May 29
May 29
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
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Full action log

All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 3
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
Jun 3
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 3
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8872.
Jun 3
HOUSERule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jun 3
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3805-3810; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3805-3806)
Jun 3
HOUSERule H. Res. 1333 passed House.
Jun 3
HOUSERules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 29
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584.
May 29
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
May 29
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
May 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
May 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 19
Introduced in House
May 19
Introduced in House

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