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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9836· 119th Congress

REPLACE Act (details pending)

REPLACE Act

Sponsor
Shontel Brown (D-OH)
Introduced
Jul 22, 2026
Last Action
Jul 22, 2026
Passage
8%
Introduced
Jul 22, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed policy language not yet available — bill introduced July 22, 2026 with environmental protection focus.
  • Referred to both Financial Services and Energy and Commerce committees, suggesting it bridges finance and energy/environment issues.
  • Title 'REPLACE' suggests potential policy around replacing existing programs, regulations, or energy infrastructure — specifics TBD.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Without published summary, impact scope unclear — could affect energy producers, financial institutions, or environmental programs depending on final language.
  • Dual committee referral indicates bill touches both regulatory/environmental and financial market issues — broad potential stakeholder effect.
  • Single cosponsor suggests limited initial support; broader impact assessment impossible until committee details emerge.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill in early committee stage with no defined review timeline — committees determine schedule based on Speaker's direction.
  • Official CRS summary not published yet; full policy details will clarify once committees begin substantive work.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House rep if this policy area affects you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 22, 2026Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jul 22, 2026Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Jul 22, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 22, 2026Introduced in House