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H.R. 6579 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Justice for Breonna Taylor Act

H.R. 6579 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Dec 10, 2025, sponsored by Morgan McGarvey with 31 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Dec 10, 2025
Co-sponsors
31
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Justice for Breonna Taylor Act This bill prohibits no-knock warrants, which generally permit law enforcement officers to enter a premises without first identifying their authority and purpose. Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement officers to provide notice of their authority and purpose before executing a warrant.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Morgan McGarvey (D-KY). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 10, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Dec 10, 2025)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6579 (119th Congress): Justice for Breonna Taylor Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-6579/justice-for-breonna-taylor-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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