No Escaping Justice Act of 2026
No Escaping Justice Act of 2026
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# No Escaping Justice Act of 2026 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The No Escaping Justice Act of 2026 (HR 7857) is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on. Based on its title, the bill appears intended to address issues related to preventing individuals from evading legal accountability, though specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. Without access to the bill's full text, the precise mechanics of how it would achieve this goal cannot be determined from the title alone. **Current Status** This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).
Being "in committee" means it has not yet advanced to a full House floor vote. The bill would need to pass committee review, gain House approval, then go through the Senate before potentially becoming law. **Note**: For a complete understanding of who would be affected and the bill's specific provisions, you would need to review the full text of HR 7857 on Congress.gov or similar legislative databases, as the summary information available here is limited.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.