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Limit the scope and frequency of government demands for private documents during investigations.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asCivil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025

What’s happening with Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025?

The Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025, known as H.R. 1653, has remained in the House Committee on Financial Services since February 26, 2025. Members of the committee must schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but the lack of action is common because most bills never receive a committee vote. This effort has seen no progress for 16 months, which is typical for the vast majority of legislation.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 1653 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since February 2025

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 10036 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 10036 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Andy Barr (R-KY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.