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

HR 7168 — Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 21, 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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 7168 addresses issues related to education and workforce development.

This bill focuses on improving education and workforce programs. It aims to enhance training and skills for a better job market.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means more opportunities for skill development and better job prospects.
  • Families: Families may benefit from enhanced education programs that prepare their children for future careers.
  • Small Business: Small businesses could see an increase in skilled workers, helping them grow and compete.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a requirement for institutions of higher education to comply with fire suppression standards as a condition of participating in federal education programs.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1094(a)

    The institution will comply with the requirements of the Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026.

    Institutions must adhere to new fire suppression standards to remain eligible for federal education funding.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 7168?
HR 7168 is sponsored by Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic) and Kean, Thomas H. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7168?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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