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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
13Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8581
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate 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

Wynter Guthrie
1,042
2 months ago
This bill is gonna change everything, I can feel it in my bones. Who's gonna be impacted by this?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8581
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