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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 15, 2026
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementH.R. 9716Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 9716In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement

PRIVACY Act

Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith (R-TX)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 15, 2026
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Introduced
Jul 15
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Jul 15
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Jul 15
Jul 15
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Jul 15
Jul 15
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Jul 15
Jul 15
Introduced in House
Jul 15
Jul 15
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Jul 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Jul 15
Introduced in House
Jul 15
Introduced in House

All 4 cosponsors

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Republicans (4)

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