FENCES Act^ⓘ

Action timeline

27 actions, most recent first. Each line is the text published by the chamber or the Library of Congress, shown word for word.

1. Apr 17, 2026 IntroReferral

   Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Environment and Public Works Committee

   Source: Senate

2. Apr 16, 2026 12:21:04 Floor code H38310

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: House floor actions

3. Apr 16, 2026 12:21:02 Floor code H37100

   On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 116).

   Source: House floor actions · recorded vote

4. Apr 16, 2026 12:21:02 Floor code 8000

   Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 208 (Roll no. 116).

   Source: Library of Congress · recorded vote

5. Apr 16, 2026 12:14:14 Floor code H36210

   On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 215 (Roll no. 115).

   Energy and Commerce Committee

   Source: House floor actions · recorded vote

6. Apr 16, 2026 12:07:10 Floor code H30000

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2937-2938)

   Source: House floor actions

7. Apr 15, 2026 15:03:42 Floor code H8D000

   POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6409, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit, and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Min demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

   Source: House floor actions

8. Apr 15, 2026 15:03:09 Floor code H8A000

   The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

   Source: House floor actions

9. Apr 15, 2026 15:02:56 Floor code H36200

   Mr. Min moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H2908-2909)

   Energy and Commerce Committee

   Source: House floor actions

10. Apr 15, 2026 15:02:24 Floor code H35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: House floor actions

11. Apr 15, 2026 14:14:30 Floor code H8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6409.

    Source: House floor actions

12. Apr 15, 2026 14:13:47 Floor code H8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.

    Source: House floor actions

13. Apr 15, 2026 14:13:42 Floor code H30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1174. (consideration: CR H2902-2909; text: CR H2902-2903)

    Source: House floor actions

14. Apr 15, 2026 09:14:22 Floor code H1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1174 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 and H. Res. 1156. The resolution provides for consideration of each measure under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides one motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, and H.R. 6409.

    Source: House floor actions

15. Apr 14, 2026 Committee code H12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-594, Part II.

    Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: House floor actions

16. Apr 14, 2026 Committee code 5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-594, Part II.

    Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: Library of Congress

17. Apr 9, 2026 Calendars code H12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.

    Source: House floor actions

18. Apr 9, 2026 Committee code H12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-594.

    Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: House floor actions

19. Apr 9, 2026 Committee code 5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-594.

    Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: Library of Congress

20. Jan 21, 2026 Committee code H19000

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 22.

    Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: House committee actions

21. Jan 21, 2026 Committee code H15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: House committee actions

22. Dec 10, 2025 Committee code H23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.

    Environment Subcommittee

    Source: House committee actions

23. Dec 10, 2025 Committee code H22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Environment Subcommittee

    Source: House committee actions

24. Dec 3, 2025 Committee code H11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Environment Subcommittee

    Source: House committee actions

25. Dec 3, 2025 IntroReferral code H11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee

    Source: House floor actions

26. Dec 3, 2025 IntroReferral code Intro-H

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

27. Dec 3, 2025 IntroReferral code 1000

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

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Recorded votes on this measure

• House Roll #116 Passage Apr 16, 2026 · Passed
• House Roll #115 Procedural Apr 16, 2026 · Failed