Expand public access to criminal record information for background checks and employment screening.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Criminal History Access Act of 2026?
H.R. 8352 passed the House on May 12, 2026, and is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senate must act next to move the bill, but the 60 vote threshold remains a major hurdle. History shows that many bills passed by the House do not receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Criminal History Access Act of 2026 (H.R. 8352 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
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 S. 5472 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5472 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Derek Schmidt (R-KS)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
