01 — The Text
What.
- Addresses foreign manipulation of U.S. judicial system through unspecified protective measures.
- Passed House Judiciary Committee in June 2026 with bipartisan support (26 cosponsors).
- Official legislative details not yet published; bill title and committee amendments suggest focus on court security or foreign influence prevention.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Affects federal courts and judges potentially vulnerable to foreign pressure, espionage, or interference campaigns.
- May impact court operations, security protocols, or rules around foreign involvement in legal proceedings.
- Bipartisan sponsorship suggests broad concern about judicial independence, but specific stakeholder effects depend on unreleased amendment details.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill cleared committee and sits on House calendar as of mid-June 2026—waiting for full chamber floor vote.
- Next step: House floor debate and vote, then potential Senate consideration if it passes.
- Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to request summary of committee amendments.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 15, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 608.
- Jun 15, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-700.
- Jun 15, 2026 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-700.
- Nov 20, 2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
- Nov 20, 2025 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Nov 18, 2025 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Apr 7, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Apr 7, 2025 — Introduced in House