United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 8916 — CHIERS Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    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 May 20, 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 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill authorizes grants for transportation services to substance use disorder treatment.

The CHIERS Act directs federal secretaries to provide grants to improve transportation access for individuals with substance use disorders. Eligible entities can use funds for various transportation-related purposes, aimed at enhancing treatment access for underserved communities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may enhance transportation access for families needing substance use disorder treatment services.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8916?
HR 8916 is sponsored by Valadao, David G. (Republican), Bacon, Don (Republican), and Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8916?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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