United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 9653 — Limiting Excessive Government Obstruction Act

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4422)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill addresses government obstruction in various processes.

The bill aims to limit excessive government interference in certain procedures. It seeks to streamline processes to reduce delays caused by government actions.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds special rules for certain agency adjudications and modifies definitions related to agency actions.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 701(b)(2)

    `relief', and `agency action` → `relief', `party', `adjudication', and `agency action`

    This change adds 'party' and 'adjudication' to the definitions while removing a specific format from the definition list.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 706

    Sec. 706A. Special rules for certain agency adjudications (a) Agency Adjudication.-- (1) Demurrer.--Except as provided in subsection (c), a party against whom an agency adjudication is initiated may file with the adjudicator a demurrer. (2) Final order of dismissal.--If the party makes a filing described in paragraph (1), the adjudicator shall issue a final order of dismissal with prejudice. (b) Civil Action.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after an agency adjudication is dismissed with respect to a party under subsection (a), the agency may commence a civil action against such party in the district court for the district in which the alleged violation occurred setting forth the violations alleged in such agency adjudication. No such action may be commenced after the expiration of such 90-day period. (2) Jury trial.--A defendant in an action described in paragraph (1) shall be entitled to a trial by jury. (3) Defense.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it shall be a defense to an action described in paragraph (1) that an alleged violation of an agency rule, order, or consent decree was reasonable under the circumstances. (c) Exceptions.-- (1) In general.--This section does not apply with respect to any matter pertaining to-- (A) the immigration laws; (B) national security; (C) the Internal Revenue Code; (D) bankruptcy; (E) patent; or (F) a Federal benefit. (2) Federal benefit defined.--In this section, the term `Federal benefit' means any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, postsecondary education, food assistance, unemployment benefit, or any other similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit by an agency of the United States or by appropriated funds of the United States.

    This adds new section 706A to establish special rules for agency adjudications, including provisions for demurrers, civil actions, jury trials, and specific exceptions.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 706

    706A. Special rules for certain agency adjudications.

    This change adds an entry for the new section 706A to the table of sections for chapter 7.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4422)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9653?
HR 9653 is sponsored by Knott, Brad (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9653?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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