Ensure that retail businesses continue to accept physical cash as a form of payment for goods and services.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026?
The Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 reached the Senate legislative calendar on March 4, 2026, but has seen no further action since that date. The full Senate must now vote on the bill to move it forward. While reaching the calendar is a significant milestone that many bills fail to achieve, floor time is limited and Senate leadership determines which items receive a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 (S. 3798 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3398 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3398 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Ted Cruz (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.