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HR 9785118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

CLAWS Act of 2024

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 24, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

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Executive Summary

The CLAWS Act of 2024 (H.R. 9785) is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress, originating in the House of Representatives. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Agriculture for consideration based on their jurisdiction. The bill is categorized under the policy area of International Affairs. As of the latest update on September 24, 2024, the bill has no publicly available summary or full text, and its status is marked as Failed / Expired.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9785, the CLAWS Act of 2024, was introduced but did not advance beyond committee referral and is now considered failed or expired with no detailed public information on its provisions.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to two committees for jurisdictional review.
  • No official summary or full text of the bill is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of its content.
  • The bill is categorized under International Affairs, indicating its focus on foreign policy or international relations.
Who Benefits?

Due to the absence of bill text and summary, it is unclear which specific individuals, agencies, organizations, or sectors would benefit from the CLAWS Act of 2024.

Potential Concerns

Without access to the bill's text or summary, potential concerns related to implementation, costs, authority, oversight, or policy tradeoffs cannot be identified or assessed.

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Agriculture, reflecting the legislative process for bills involving multiple jurisdictions. The bill ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action as of December 5, 2025.

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Indirect Effects

Due to the lack of bill text and summary, no indirect or second-order effects can be identified or analyzed.

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the CLAWS Act of 2024. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral highlights the importance of accessible legislative documentation for effective oversight and public engagement.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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