Require the federal government to provide states with information to verify the citizenship status of registered voters.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with HELD Act?
The HELD Act, introduced as H.R. 1821 on March 3, 2025, remains in the House Committee on the Judiciary with no recorded action since that date. The House committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. This proposal follows a similar bill from the 118th Congress that expired on January 3, 2025, without reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by HELD Act (H.R. 1821 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 136 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 136 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ken Calvert (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.