119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 30, 2026
H.R. 9986In Committee
Democrats require GAO study on state and federal prison libraries
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick (D-WA)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 30, 2026
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