Require federal agencies to submit reports on the status of all outstanding recommendations from the Government Accountability Office.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with REPORTS Act?
The REPORTS Act, introduced as H.R. 8950, has been held in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the House Committee on the Judiciary since May 19, 2026. Committee leaders must now decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward. Most bills do not receive a committee vote and fail to advance, which is the most common outcome for legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by REPORTS Act (H.R. 8950 (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. 10562 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10562 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nikema Williams (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.