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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
HOUSEH.R. 10107· 119th Congress

Families Deserve to Know Act

Sponsor
Ritchie Torres (D-NY)
Introduced
Aug 13, 2026
Last Action
Aug 13, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 13, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Title suggests bill requires disclosure of government information to families, but specific requirements unknown.
  • Cannot confirm affected agencies, programs, or implementation details until bill text is fully documented.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Likely affects families seeking government records or services, but scope unclear without official summary.
  • Could impact multiple agencies depending on which information disclosure requirements are included.
  • Stakes depend on what 'know' means: financial aid transparency? Child welfare notifications? Something else entirely.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced Aug. 13, 2026 and referred to House Judiciary Committee — no hearings scheduled yet.
  • With only 1 cosponsor, bill has limited early support; faces typical committee review process.
  • Track this bill at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to ask what problems it solves.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 13, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Aug 13, 2026Introduced in House
  • Aug 13, 2026Introduced in House