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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5213· 119th Congress

SMASH 2.0 Act (Details Pending)

SMASH 2.0 Act

Sponsor
Angus King (I-ME)
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
Last Action
Aug 3, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill introduced in Senate on Aug. 3, 2026 with 3 cosponsors; official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee for review.
  • Title suggests focus on workforce or education, but specific provisions unknown until summary is released.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Analysis unavailable: Without published details, impossible to identify who benefits, who pays, or what programs change.
  • Timing matters: Early-stage bills often gain cosponsors and details during committee review.
  • Committee composition will shape next steps: HELP Committee controls education and labor policy.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is in early stage: Referred to committee, where it awaits review before any floor debate.
  • Check back in 2-4 weeks for Congressional Research Service summary—that's when specifics become public.
  • Track progress: Visit Congress.gov and search 'SMASH 2.0' to get email alerts when the bill moves.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 3, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Aug 3, 2026Introduced in Senate