PRESS Act has not moved since its introduction on Jan 21, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties
IntroducedJan 21, 2026
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
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Context
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
House Judiciary Committee - Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 15 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 614 words
- Subjects
- Criminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesJurisdiction and venueManufacturing +2 more
- Latest action
- Jul 15, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 119th S. 4446 PRESS Act R · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]