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H.R. 7593 (118th)

Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act

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Introduced

8 March 2024

Last action

10 September 2024 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Sponsors

Stephanie Bice, Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Derek Kilmer, Joseph Morelle, Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

2 February 2026

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Summary

Modernizing the Congressional Research Service's Access to Data Act This bill grants the Congressional Research Service (CRS) the authority to secure all forms of records, information, and data directly from the various departments, agencies, and establishments of the executive branch, regulatory agencies, and commissions, as necessary to carry out congressional requests. Such government entities must furnish CRS with such material in a timely manner. CRS must maintain the same level of confidentiality for such material as is required by law of the government entity from which it is obtained. The bill subjects CRS officers and employees to the same statutory penalties for unauthorized disclosure or use of such material as officers or employees of the government entity from which it is obtained.

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Timeline

  1. 8 March 2024

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 March 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 April 2024

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 April 2024

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 April 2024

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 30 April 2024

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  9. 16 August 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 16 August 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-631.

    Source: Committee

  11. 16 August 2024

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-631.

    Source: Committee

  12. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 September 2024

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7593.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5047-5049)

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 September 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 September 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

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