119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 14, 2026
H.R. 8897Passed HouseTransportation and Public Works
Republicans pass bill to improve travel accommodations for American families
Sponsor: Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan (R-PA)2 cosponsorsIntroduced May 19, 2026
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Introduced
May 19
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House committee
Jun 24
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House floor
Jul 13
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Senate
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
Jul 14
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 13
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
Jul 13
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 13
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
Jul 13
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13
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Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 9
Jul 9
Jul 9
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
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All 19 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 14
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 12 (Roll no. 235). (text: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4403-4404)
Jul 13
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 13
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8897.
Jul 13
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4395-4396)
Jul 13
HOUSEMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 9
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.
Jul 9
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jul 9
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-735.
Jun 24
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24
HOUSESubcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
May 20
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
May 19
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
May 19
Introduced in House
May 19
Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Foushee, Valerie P.NC-04
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