Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2026
H.R. 8997
Right to Representation Act
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5](D-PA)Sponsor
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