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Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025

January 9, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jan 9, 2025

Lead sponsor

Marjorie Greene

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill is currently in the early legislative stage, meaning no changes to federal law or government services have been enacted yet.

Who is mentioned in the record

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House Committee on the Judiciary

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions.

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill, titled the Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025, has been introduced in the House of Representatives. It has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for initial review.

Key Facts

The bill is officially titled the Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill has been referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has this bill become law?

No, the bill has only been introduced and referred to committees for consideration.

What happens next for this bill?

The assigned committees will review the bill's provisions before deciding whether to report it to the full House of Representatives.

Why It Matters

The bill is currently in the early legislative stage, meaning no changes to federal law or government services have been enacted yet.

News Coverage

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select)“The committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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