Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 24, 2026Education
S. 5559
BASIC Act of 2026
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What it does
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What just happenedSep 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D
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- Introduced in SenateSep 24, 2026
- Sep 24, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 24, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate