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Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act

USA118th CongressHR-7593| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Modernization and Innovation Subcommittee, Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Modernizing the Congressional Research Service's Access to Data Act This bill grants the Congressional Research Service (CRS) the authority to secure all forms of records, information, and data directly from the various departments, agencies, and establishments of the executive branch, regulatory agencies, and commissions, as necessary to carry out congressional requests. Such government entities must furnish CRS with such material in a timely manner. CRS must maintain the same level of confidentiality for such material as is required by law of the government entity from which it is obtained. The bill subjects CRS officers and employees to the same statutory penalties for unauthorized disclosure or use of such material as officers or employees of the government entity from which it is obtained.

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Timeline
Mar 8, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mar 11, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.
Apr 11, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 11, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 30, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 16, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.
Aug 16, 2024
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-631.
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5047-5049)
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7593.
Sep 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)
Sep 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)
Sep 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • March 8, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • March 11, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.


  • April 11, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 11, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 30, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 30, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 16, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.


  • August 16, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-631.


  • September 9, 2024
    Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5047-5049)


  • September 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7593.


  • September 9, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)


  • September 9, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)


  • September 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act

USA118th CongressHR-7593| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Modernizing the Congressional Research Service's Access to Data Act This bill grants the Congressional Research Service (CRS) the authority to secure all forms of records, information, and data directly from the various departments, agencies, and establishments of the executive branch, regulatory agencies, and commissions, as necessary to carry out congressional requests. Such government entities must furnish CRS with such material in a timely manner. CRS must maintain the same level of confidentiality for such material as is required by law of the government entity from which it is obtained. The bill subjects CRS officers and employees to the same statutory penalties for unauthorized disclosure or use of such material as officers or employees of the government entity from which it is obtained.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 8, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mar 11, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.
Apr 11, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 11, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 30, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 16, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.
Aug 16, 2024
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-631.
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5047-5049)
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7593.
Sep 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)
Sep 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)
Sep 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • March 8, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • March 11, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.


  • April 11, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • April 11, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 30, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 30, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • August 16, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.


  • August 16, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-631.


  • September 9, 2024
    Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5047-5049)


  • September 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7593.


  • September 9, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)


  • September 9, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5047-5048)


  • September 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Stephanie I. Bice

Stephanie I. Bice

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Modernization and Innovation Subcommittee, Rules and Administration Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional Research Service (CRS)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesLibraries and archives