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Require the federal government to disclose the total cost of proposed legislation before it is voted on.

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

Known asSAD Act

What’s happening with SAD Act?

The bill H.R. 846 has been in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since January 30, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote and die through inaction. This proposal has seen no activity since January 30, 2025.

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

Where it stands

Now carried by SAD Act (H.R. 846 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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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. 2736 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 2736 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.