Bill · H.R. 8950· House(119-HR-8950)
REPORTS Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act, or the REPORTS Act. It requires federal agencies to publish an analysis of how major rules impact individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line, as well as racial inequity. Additionally, the Comptroller General must publish electronic reports examining the impact of certain government programs or policies on poverty and racial inequity. These analyses and reports may also include an evaluation of the racial wealth gap at the discretion of the agency head or Comptroller General.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Requires agencies to specifically evaluate the impact of major rules on individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+4
The bill requires federal agencies and the GAO to analyze the impact of rules and programs on racial inequity.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+4
Mandates poverty impact analyses for major federal rules and government programs to improve awareness and policy outcomes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires agencies to publish an analysis of the actual or potential impact of a major rule on individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line and on racial inequity. This might be considered positive because it forces officials to look at how their rules affect everyday people before moving forward.
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Section 2(b) requires the Comptroller General to publish reports examining the impact of certain government programs or policies on poverty and racial inequity. This might be considered positive because it provides accountability for past programs and policies voted on or enacted by officials.
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Section 2(c) allows for the inclusion of an analysis of the racial wealth gap in both agency rules and government reports. This might be considered positive because it gives officials the option to specifically study how financial disparities break down across different racial groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Low Income Households+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4Improves Racial Equity+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Glenn IveyDemocrat · Maryland
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida