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5/16/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8581

This bill, designated as H.R. 8581 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 29, 2026, aims to mandate that states conduct special elections to fill House of Representatives vacancies within 180 days of the vacancy. The bill likely contains provisions outlining the procedures and timelines for these special elections, with a focus on ensuring timely representation in the House when vacancies occur.

Current Status of Bill HR 8581

Bill HR 8581 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2026. Bill HR 8581 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2026.  Bill HR 8581's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of April 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8581

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8581

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8581

To require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 180 days after a vacancy occurs in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
To require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 180 days after a vacancy occurs in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Wynter Guthrie

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8 days ago

This bill is gonna change everything, I can feel it in my bones. Who's gonna be impacted by this?