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119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.R. 8481: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

Passed HouseAug 31, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 23, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Aug 31, 2026
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Jul 6, 2026

This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to require federal courts to issue an order prohibiting contact with a victim (i.e., a no-contact order) in the case of a defendant who is convicted of certain violent crimes or sex crimes.

Specifically, in the case of a defendant convicted of a felony offense that is a crime of violence or that involves a sexual act or sexual conduct, on a motion by the victim or federal government, the court must issue a no-contact order.

Under the framework, the no-contact order must be imposed at sentencing and be in effect for the lifetime of the defendant unless it is terminated or suspended in accordance with specified procedures. Additionally, no fee may be assessed or collected from a victim in connection with the issuance of a no-contact order.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

21

Who scored on this bill

146 points earned
  1. 1Abraham Hamadeh R-AZ SponsorIntroduced, marked up, reported, passed House4 events+62
  2. 2Brian Babin R-TXCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Andy Biggs R-AZCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Tim Burchett R-TNCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Ken Calvert R-CACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Aug 31, 2026Passed the House by voice vote.
  2. Apr 23, 2026Introduced in the House by Abraham Hamadeh.
Show the full action history (16 actions)
  1. Sep 14, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Aug 31, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)
  3. Aug 31, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
  4. Aug 31, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)
  5. Aug 31, 2026Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  6. Aug 31, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  7. Aug 31, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.
  8. Aug 31, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. Aug 31, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. Aug 31, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. Jul 6, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.
  12. Jul 6, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.
  13. Jun 3, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Jun 3, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  15. Apr 23, 2026Introduced in House
  16. Apr 23, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.