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Senate Referral of House Bills (May 13, 2026)

Original title: MEASURES REFERRED

May 13, 2026

legislation finance banking criminal justice firearms international relations

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The Frame

What this does

This document tracks the movement of seven specific pieces of legislation into the committee process, which is the required step before any of these bills can be debated or voted on by the full Senate.

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Financial Institutions

Institutions with under $6 billion in assets may see changes to the frequency of federal examinations under H.R. 4478.

Law Enforcement Agencies

Agencies may gain new access to criminal history records under H.R. 8352.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate formally received and assigned seven House-passed bills to various committees for further review and consideration.

Key Facts

H.R. 2071 was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R. 2267 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2853 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3709 was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R. 4437 was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R. 4478 was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
H.R. 8352 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
All seven bills were read for the first and second time by unanimous consent before referral.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when a bill is 'referred' to a committee?

It means the Senate has sent the bill to a specific group of senators who specialize in that topic to study, debate, and potentially amend the bill before it can be considered by the full Senate.

Does this document mean these bills have become law?

No. These bills have only been moved to the committee stage, which is an early step in the legislative process.

Why It Matters

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Banking Regulatory Focus

Three of the seven bills referred relate specifically to banking regulation, suggesting a current legislative focus on financial oversight.

H.R. 3709 H.R. 4437 H.R. 4478

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs“Assigned H.R. 3709, H.R. 4437, and H.R. 4478.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Assigned H.R. 2267, H.R. 2853, and H.R. 8352.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations“Assigned H.R. 2071.”Map →

Sources

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