H.R. 139 (119th)
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025ⓘ
- Policy area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Sponsor:
- Vern Buchanan
- Latest action:
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jul 15, 2026)
Action timeline
12 actions, most recent first. Each line is the text published by the chamber or the Library of Congress, shown word for word.
- Jul 15, 2026 IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Source: Senate
- Jul 14, 2026 17:18:52 Floor code H38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: House floor actions
- Jul 14, 2026 17:18:51 Floor code H37100
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)
Source: House floor actions · recorded vote
- Jul 14, 2026 17:18:51 Floor code 8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
Source: Library of Congress · recorded vote
- Jul 14, 2026 16:38:54 Floor code H35000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: House floor actions
- Jul 14, 2026 15:59:13 Floor code H8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
Source: House floor actions
- Jul 14, 2026 15:58:35 Floor code H8D000
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
Source: House floor actions
- Jul 14, 2026 15:58:30 Floor code H30000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
Source: House floor actions
- Jul 13, 2026 17:59:05 Floor code H1L210
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
Source: House floor actions
- Jan 3, 2025 IntroReferral code H11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee
Source: House floor actions
- Jan 3, 2025 IntroReferral code Intro-H
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
- Jan 3, 2025 IntroReferral code 1000
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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Recorded votes on this measure
- House Roll #238 Passage Jul 14, 2026 · Passed
Coverage: the 118th–119th Congresses.