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House bill · H.R. 8581 (119th Congress)

SET Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 29, 2026

Sponsor: Christian D. Menefee (U.S. Representative, TX-18, Democratic)

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Summary

Would amend federal law to require states, districts, and territories to hold a special election to fill a vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives no later than 180 days after the vacancy occurs.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

8

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

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Full history

  1. Apr 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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