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Congressional Record: Updates to Bill Sponsorships (May 4, 2026)

Original title: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

May 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This record tracks which members of Congress are officially supporting specific legislation, which can influence the likelihood of a bill moving forward or indicate shifting political priorities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Members of the House of Representatives

These members have officially updated their public legislative record by attaching their names to specific bills.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 4, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document lists members of the House of Representatives who have officially signed on as additional sponsors to various pending bills and resolutions. It serves as a formal record of legislative support changes.

Key Facts

The document records additional sponsors for 78 distinct House bills (H.R.) and 6 House resolutions (H. Con. Res. or H. Res.).
Sponsorship changes were officially entered into the record on May 4, 2026, under clause 7 of rule XII.
Multiple members joined as sponsors for various bills, including H.R. 6635, which added seven new sponsors.
The list includes individual additions for bills such as H.R. 219, H.R. 447, and H.R. 621, among others.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be an 'additional sponsor'?

An additional sponsor is a member of Congress who adds their name to a bill or resolution after it has already been introduced, signaling their support for the measure.

Does this document change the law?

No, this is a procedural record of legislative activity and does not enact or change any laws.

Why It Matters

This record tracks which members of Congress are officially supporting specific legislation, which can influence the likelihood of a bill moving forward or indicate shifting political priorities.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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High Volume of Sponsorship Updates

The document reflects a high volume of sponsorship activity across a wide range of bill numbers, suggesting a period of active legislative coalition-building.

House of Representatives

Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body where these sponsorship changes were recorded.”Map →

otherCongressional Record“The official publication of the proceedings and debates of the U.S. Congress.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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