Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
Sponsored by Vern Buchanan RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Science, Technology, Communications.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
34 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Ryan Mackenzie RRepublican | |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublican | |
| Dale W. Strong RRepublican | |
| Daniel Webster RRepublican | |
| Warren Davidson RRepublican | |
| Maria Elvira Salazar RRepublican | |
| Daniel Meuser RRepublican | |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter RRepublican | |
| Stephanie I. Bice RRepublican | |
| Eric Burlison RRepublican | |
| Richard McCormick RRepublican | |
| John H. Rutherford RRepublican | |
| Cory Mills RRepublican | |
| Mike Haridopolos RRepublican | |
| Laurel M. Lee RRepublican | |
| Nancy Mace RRepublican | |
| Lauren Boebert RRepublican | |
| Mike Ezell RRepublican | |
| Aaron Bean RRepublican | |
| Barry Moore RRepublican | |
| Anna Paulina Luna RRepublican | |
| Jay Obernolte RRepublican | |
| Erin Houchin RRepublican | |
| Tom Barrett RRepublican | |
| David Rouzer RRepublican | |
| Jared F. Golden DDemocrat | |
| Thomas R. Suozzi DDemocrat | |
| Pete Sessions RRepublican | |
| Darren Soto DDemocrat | |
| Ken Calvert RRepublican | |
| Barry Loudermilk RRepublican | |
| Abraham J. Hamadeh RRepublican | |
| Young Kim RRepublican | |
| Jimmy Patronis RRepublican |
Withdrew as cosponsors: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (July 14, 2026).
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Referred in Senate | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Engrossed in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238). (consideration: CR H4445-4446)
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 308 - 117 (Roll no. 238).
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (Senate)Referred To, July 15, 2026
- Energy and Commerce Committee (House)Referred To, January 3, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Confirmed from the official record6 lobbying reports name H.R. 139, for 6 clients.
| Client | Registrant | Amount for the whole quarter | Lobbyists named for this issue | Filed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIESSecond quarter of 2026 | $540,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERSSecond quarter of 2026 | $2,620,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLCSecond quarter of 2026 | $30,000reported as income |
| Open the report | |
| AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA) | AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)Second quarter of 2026 | $1,100,700reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| SALEM MEDIA GROUP | SALEM MEDIA GROUPSecond quarter of 2026 | $30,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE | REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLESecond quarter of 2026 | $1,002,073reported as expenses |
| Open the report |
A lobbying report states the registrant's income from the client (a lobbying firm) or its own lobbying expenses (an organization lobbying for itself), for the whole quarter and every issue together, as the filer printed it. A report under $5,000 states no figure. It is not the amount spent on one bill.
Reports read: 1 of 1 quarters read in full (2026-Q2). With no registered key the service allows 15 requests a minute, so this covers the latest quarter only. With a key it covers four.
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All saved lobbying reports that name H.R. 139
Contributions from these lobbyists and firms to the sponsor and cosponsors
| To | Reported by | Paid to, as reported | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | SELFfiled by REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 28435) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) | $2,500 | Open the report |
Contribution reports are read for 1 of the 35 sponsors and cosponsors so far.
Lobbyists and registrants report their political contributions twice a year (form LD-203). A contribution is listed here when the report was filed by a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports or by a registrant that filed one of them, and its payee is the member's own committee as the FEC lists it, under the exact-name rule. The contribution's date is as reported and can fall before or after the lobbying.