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4/2/2026, 10:20 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7996
The bill titled "To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers" was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 19, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7996
Bill HR 7996 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2026. Bill HR 7996 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2026. Bill HR 7996's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of March 19, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7996
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7996
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7996
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7996
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