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H.R. 7713 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Leak and Lose Act of 2022

H.R. 7713 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 10, 2022, sponsored by William R. Timmons IV with 20 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 10, 2022
Co-sponsors
20
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Leak and Lose Act of 2022 This bill establishes federal criminal offenses for acts involving the concealment, removal, or destruction of an opinion or draft opinion of the Supreme Court before it is published.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

William R. Timmons IV (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 20 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 10, 2022
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Nov 1, 2022)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7713 (117th Congress): Leak and Lose Act of 2022,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-7713/leak-and-lose-act-of-2022 (accessed 2026-10-17).