Increase transparency and public access to federal government data and research findings.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SHINE Act?
The SHINE Act, known as H.R. 9049, has been in the House Committee on House Administration since May 28, 2026. The committee members must take action for the bill to move forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is how the vast majority of bills end their lifecycle.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SHINE Act (H.R. 9049 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · 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 H.R. 6930 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6930 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jason Crow (D-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.