Remove barriers to federal employment for people with criminal records by eliminating unnecessary degree requirements.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with LIFT the BAR Act?
The LIFT the BAR Act, introduced as H.R. 9432 on June 23, 2026, remains in the early stages of the legislative process across several House committees. These committees must act to hold a vote before the bill can move forward, but most bills fail to receive such a vote and stall at this stage. This outcome is the standard path for the vast majority of legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by LIFT the BAR Act (H.R. 9432 (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. 4170 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4170 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.