H.R. 8352: Criminal History Access Act of 2026
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 | 2026-04-16 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] |
| Policy area | Law |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-13 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-05-04):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Deborah K. Ross | D NC (original cosponsor) 2026-04-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8352 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8352?
H.R. 8352 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Criminal History Access Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8352 are available on congress.gov.
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