Reduce the influence of special interests and lobbyists in the federal government.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Drain the Swamp Act?
The Drain the Swamp Act of 2023, known as H.R. 9222, was sent to several House committees on June 8, 2026. House committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill faces the same challenge as the expired H.R. 978 from February 9, 2023, as committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Drain the Swamp Act (H.R. 9222 (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. 978 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 978 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Greg Landsman (D-OH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.