New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 36 — urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.

Last action — Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0394h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 70

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill HR 36 now includes a statement emphasizing that using cash helps protect individuals' privacy by not requiring specific digital transaction records. It also highlights that charging extra fees for electronic payments, while not accepting cash, goes against laws concerning legal tender. This change clarifies the importance of accepting cash in federal facilities and aims to ensure that all agencies provide options for transactions without added costs, which is significant for protecting consumer rights and enhancing accessibility.

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HR 36 - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 26-2970 04/09 HOUSE RESOLUTION 36 A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.
HR 36 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 12Mar2026...
0394h SESSION 26-2970 04/09 HOUSE RESOLUTION 36 A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.
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0394h 26-2970 04/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.
and Whereas, the usage of tendered currency protects the right to privacy by not requiring specific banking and digital transactional receipts and markers;
That the governor of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire senate be sent copies of this resolution by the house clerk and invited to make similar proclamation.
That signed copies of this resolution be sent by the house clerk to each member of the New Hampshire congressional delegation, the National Parks Service Director, the Director of the Smithsonian, the Directors of the National Museums, and the Secretary of Commerce.
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Action History

  1. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0394h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 70

  2. Amendment # 2026-0394h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 70

  3. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  4. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0394h 01/30/2026 (Vote 14-1; RC) HC 10 P. 73

  5. Executive Session: 01/23/2026 01:30 pm GP 228

  6. Public Hearing: 01/23/2026 01:30 pm GP 228

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 1 P. 39

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

408 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 36 do?
urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.
Who sponsors HR 36?
HR 36 is sponsored by Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Alice Wade (Democrat), John Sellers (Republican), Brian Cole (Republican), Donald McFarlane (Republican), Henry Giasson (Republican), and Tom Mannion (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 36?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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