Require the federal government to improve the efficiency of barcode systems used for tracking and managing government property.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with BARCODE Efficiency Act?
H.R. 6956 passed the House on April 27, 2026, and is now waiting for the Senate Finance Committee to take action. The Senate must vote to move this bill forward, but the primary constraint is the need for 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles. History shows that most bills passed by the House do not receive a vote in the Senate and often fail to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by BARCODE Efficiency Act (H.R. 6956 (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. 3660 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3660 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Bradley Schneider (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
