H.R. 8733 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Melanie's Law
H.R. 8733 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 11, 2026, sponsored by Patrick Ryan with 2 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
- May 11, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor
Patrick Ryan (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 11, 2026)
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
- H.R. 4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
- H.R. 3497: Medal of Sacrifice Act
- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
- H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
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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