119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 13, 2026
H.R. 8873Passed HouseFinance and Financial Sector
Republicans pass bill to recover COVID unemployment fraud from banks
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth (R-TX)2 cosponsorsIntroduced May 19, 2026
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Introduced
May 19
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House committee
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House floor
Jun 29
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Cosponsors (2)
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1 Democrat, 1 Republican (of 2 shown).
Activity timeline
Jul 13
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4269-4270)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4269-4270)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8873.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4269-4272)
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Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 585.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-671.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-671.
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All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 13
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 29
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4269-4270)
Jun 29
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4269-4270)
Jun 29
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8873.
Jun 29
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4269-4272)
Jun 29
HOUSEMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 29
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 585.
May 29
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-671.
May 29
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-671.
May 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
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
All 2 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 1 Republican
Democrats (1)
Suozzi, Thomas R.NY-03
Republicans (1)
Feenstra, RandyIA-04
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