Bill · H.R. 8828· House(119-HR-8828)
To direct the Attorney General to establish an official station for the United States attorney for the Western District of Washington in the county of Clark, Washington, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Marie Perez
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Attorney General to take a specific action regarding legal infrastructure in Washington. It focuses on establishing an official station for the United States attorney for the Western District of Washington. This station would be located specifically in Clark County, Washington. The bill is intended to accomplish this directive and other related purposes.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill brings federal legal services and infrastructure directly into the Clark County area.
Does this invest in rural communities?+1
The establishment of a federal legal station provides specialized institutional infrastructure to Clark County.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
Creating a physical official station for the U.S. Attorney increases the visible presence of the federal judiciary and prosecution in the local community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Establishment of a local office: The bill directs the Attorney General to establish an official station for the United States attorney for the Western District of Washington in Clark County (Section 1). This provides a specific location for the attorney's office within that county.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House