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HR 1556

Eric’s Law

119th Congress Introduced by Guy Reschenthaler and 1 co-sponsor

Eric’s Law (H.R. 1556) is introduced and referred to the House Judiciary Committee; its substantive provisions are not provided.

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Bill Summary · HR 1556

Summary of H.R. 1556 — "Eric’s Law"

Overview

H.R. 1556, titled “Eric’s Law,” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on February 25, 2025. The bill’s text and substantive provisions are not included in the information provided, so the specific purpose, policy goals, and changes proposed by the bill are not detailed here. The bill is currently classified as introduced in the House.

Known Facts

  • Bill Number: H.R. 1556
  • Title: Eric’s Law
  • Status: Introduced in the House
  • Introduced: February 25, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Related Bill (Senate companion): S. 718
  • Sponsors:
    • Glenn Thompson (cosponsor)
    • Guy Reschenthaler (cosponsor)
  • Actions to Date:
    • 2025-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
    • 2025-02-25: Introduced in House

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • The bill has at least two House cosponsors: Glenn Thompson and Guy Reschenthaler. Both sponsors are named in the information provided.
  • A Senate companion bill exists: S. 718. This typically indicates parallel or related objectives across chambers, though the exact provisions may differ between the two.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on February 25, 2025. Referral to a committee is an early procedural step that directs expert review, potential amendment, and recommended action before any floor consideration.

What is Known About the Bill’s Content

  • The substantive provisions, objectives, and potential impacts of H.R. 1556 are not included in the provided text. Therefore, it is not possible to enumerate specific changes to law, targeted programs or agencies, affected populations, funding implications, or timelines.

Next Steps to Obtain Full Details

  • To understand the bill’s purpose and impact, please consult the official text and summary on Congress.gov or a bill-tracking service (e.g., GovTrack). Look for:
    • The bill’s full text and any summaries
    • Any committee reports or amendments
    • Fiscal notes or cost estimates (if available)
    • The Senate companion bill (S. 718) to compare provisions across chambers

Potential Impact (Subject to Provided Provisions)

  • Without the bill’s text, any assessment of who would be affected or the policy consequences would be speculative. Once the provisions are available, a detailed impact assessment can be prepared, including affected groups, funding changes, enforcement mechanisms, and anticipated regulatory or legal effects.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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