Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 29, 2026International Affairs
H.R. 8575
EMPOWER Act
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedApr 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32](D-TX)Sponsor
- Introduced in HouseApr 29, 2026