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US HB1834

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

James McGovern

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Architect of the Capitol shall create a "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule" to be buried on the West Lawn by July 4, 2026, and sealed until July 4, 2276, containing materials related to the U.S. Semiquincentennial and a message to the 244th Congress

  • Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior, Homeland Security, and Defense must establish standard operating procedures within 1 year for fire suppression cost share agreement payment timelines and reimburse local fire departments within 1 year after fire suppression occurs

  • Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act funding extended through 2029, with scholarship amounts increased from $1,000 to $5,000

  • Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense must jointly develop a five-year strategy within 180 days to counter the Boko Haram threat in Nigeria and the region, including enhancing military capabilities, providing humanitarian support, and addressing violent extremism

  • Prohibits data brokers from selling personally identifiable sensitive data of U.S. individuals to foreign adversary countries (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea) or entities controlled by foreign adversaries, with FTC enforcement authority

Legislative Description

Breaking the Gridlock Act

Congress

Last Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity3/21/2025
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs3/21/2025
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management3/4/2025
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security3/4/2025
Armed Services3/4/2025

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