Criminal History Access Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-05-08T19:26:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8352 Criminal History Access Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/8/2026, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8352

The bill, designated as H.R. 8352 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 16, 2026, aims to authorize peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records.

Congressional Summary of HR 8352

Criminal History Access Act of 2026

This bill authorizes a new type of entity—peace officer standards and training agencies—to access criminal history record information maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The term peace officer standards and training agency means an agency of a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory that is authorized to set standards for the hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of its law enforcement officers through certification, licensing, or other similar qualification processes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8352

Bill HR 8352 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8352 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8352's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 553. as of May 4, 2026