Congress gets 24-hour access to all federal buildings and contractor sites.

What it does

The bill lets members of Congress and their staff enter buildings during work hours with a Congress ID. They can also ask for 24-hour access. Agencies must let Congress staff into locked areas within 24 hours. This applies if the member is on the right oversight group. Agencies cannot make temporary changes to block what Congress can see.

Who it affects

Congress and its staff gain new access rights to buildings. Agencies must follow the new rules. Companies that work with the government may have to let Congress into their sites.

One thing to notice

The bill lets Congress into company-owned buildings, which are private property. The bill also requires agencies to open locked areas within 24 hours, which may create safety problems.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

10 cosponsors: 10 Democrats.

• Jul 22, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Jul 22, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• oversight group — A team of lawmakers who watch what an agency does and check if it follows the law.
• contractor — A company hired by the government to do work or provide services.
• Congress ID — A card that proves someone works for Congress.