Criminal History Access Act of 2026 (H.R. 8352)
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10/14/2026 • Senate
Summary
Criminal History Access Act of 2026
This bill authorizes a new type of entity—peace officer standards and training agencies—to access criminal history record information maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The term peace officer standards and training agency means an agency of a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory that is authorized to set standards for the hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of its law enforcement officers through certification, licensing, or other similar qualification processes.
Reported to House • 5/4/2026
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 16, 2026
Committee Review
April 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
May 12, 2026
Passed Chamber
May 12, 2026
Other Chamber
October 14, 2026
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