H.R. 7196 Introduced Health

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any law to permit euthanasia and assisted suicide in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] Introduced January 22, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action January 22, 2026

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  1. Jan 22, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. Jan 22, 2026 Introduced in House

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