H.R. 6998: Renewed Hope Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 16 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-13 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (16)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | D FL (original cosponsor) 2026-01-09 |
| Mike Carey | R OH 2026-01-13 |
| Donald G. Davis | D NC 2026-01-13 |
| Madeleine Dean | D PA 2026-02-23 |
| Kimberlyn King-Hinds | R MP 2026-03-04 |
| Craig A. Goldman | R TX 2026-03-25 |
| Mike Flood | R NE 2026-03-25 |
| Gabe Amo | D RI 2026-04-06 |
| Jeff Crank | R CO 2026-04-15 |
| Jason Smith | R MO 2026-04-20 |
| Addison P. McDowell | R NC 2026-04-20 |
| Tim Moore | R NC 2026-04-27 |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R FL 2026-05-04 |
| Gabe Vasquez | D NM 2026-05-12 |
| Deborah K. Ross | D NC 2026-06-30 |
| Derek Schmidt | R KS 2026-07-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6998 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6998?
H.R. 6998 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Renewed Hope Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6998 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).