Strengthen democratic institutions by preventing presidential abuse of power and increasing government transparency.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting Our Democracy Act?
The Protecting Our Democracy Act remains in the committee stage as of May 13, 2026, for the House version and September 16, 2025, for the Senate version. House committee leaders must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and do not advance. This pattern of committee inaction is the primary reason most legislation does not become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting Our Democracy Act (H.R. 8831 (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. 5048 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5048 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.