Carla Walker Act

Sponsored bySen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX· Introduced 22 May 2025

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Latest action

Held at the desk.

15 June 2026·1 week ago

Timeline

11 actions

Received in the House.
15 June 2026 · Floor
Held at the desk.
15 June 2026 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12 June 2026 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
12 June 2026 · Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2724-2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2724-2726)
10 June 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
10 June 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
10 June 2026 · Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2724-2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2724-2726)
10 June 2026 · Floor
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419.
20 May 2026 · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419.
20 May 2026 · Calendars
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
20 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
14 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
14 May 2026 · Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
14 May 2026 · Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
22 May 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

3 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX

Cosponsors

Democrat267%
Republican133%

Democrat:Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]DE
Republican:Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]ID
Democrat:Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]VT

Classification

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Legislative subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of JusticeDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFederal preemptionGeneticsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations

Committees

Judiciary Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To22 May 2025
- Markup By14 May 2026
- Reported By20 May 2026

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