Provide resources and guidance to help families manage the legal and financial transfer of inherited property.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act?
The Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act, known as H.R. 7761, has been in the House Committee on Agriculture since March 2, 2026. The committee members must review the bill before it can advance, but the proposal has seen no action for four months. Most bills never receive a committee vote, and this lack of movement 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 Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act (H.R. 7761 (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. 8198 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8198 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sanford Bishop (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.