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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9600· 119th Congress

Common Sense 250 Act of 2026

Sponsor
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
Introduced
Jul 6, 2026
Last Action
Jul 6, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 6, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill introduced with minimal public information available; official Congressional Research Service summary not yet published.
  • Based on title and House Natural Resources Committee referral, likely addresses land, water, or environmental policy.
  • Specific provisions, funding amounts, and affected programs cannot be confirmed until bill text and summary are released.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Natural Resources Committee jurisdiction suggests impact on public lands, conservation, energy, or water management — affects ranchers, tribes, environmentalists, and resource industries differently.
  • With only one cosponsor, bill has minimal initial support; broader coalition-building would be needed for passage.
  • Details matter enormously: identical titles can have vastly different effects. Wait for full bill text before assessing winners and losers.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill sits in House Natural Resources Committee as of July 2026. No votes scheduled; committee review is the immediate hurdle.
  • Check Congress.gov or your representative's website in 2-4 weeks for committee hearing announcements or markup sessions.
  • Contact your House member if this policy area matters to you — early constituent input can influence committee deliberations.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 6, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Jul 6, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 6, 2026Introduced in House