119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
H.R. 9808In Committee
Democrats introduce bill requiring polluters to pay environmental damages.
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. (D-CA)20 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 21, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
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Jul 21
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 21
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 21
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 21
Introduced in House
Jul 21
Introduced in House
All 20 cosponsors
20 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (20)
Beyer, Donald S.VA-08
Dexter, MaxineOR-03
Levin, MikeCA-49
Bonamici, SuzanneOR-01
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Casten, SeanIL-06
Castor, KathyFL-14
Cohen, SteveTN-09
Huffman, JaredCA-02
Jayapal, PramilaWA-07
Krishnamoorthi, RajaIL-08
Larson, John B.CT-01
McCollum, BettyMN-04
Mullin, KevinCA-15
Tlaib, RashidaMI-12
Vargas, JuanCA-52
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