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H.R. 8647

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Summary

H.R. 8647, “Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court”, was introduced in the House on May 4, 2026 by Rep. Al Green (D). It was referred to Judiciary, and last saw action on May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Record

Text

H.R. 8647 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb8647/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8647 IH: Representative Green’s Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-05-04
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
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 119th CONGRESS  2d Session
 H. R. 8647
 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 May 4, 2026
  Mr. Green of Texas  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on the Judiciary
 A BILL
Representative Green’s Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
1.
Expansion of the supreme court
Section 1 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—
(1)
by striking  eight  and inserting  twelve ; and
(2)
by striking  six  and inserting  eight .

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-05-04
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.

Sponsors

Rep. Al Green (D) sponsors H.R. 8647 alone.

Al Green

Rep. · D–TX-9 · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 8647 went before 1 committee: Judiciary.

Judiciary
Judiciary
Referred To · May 4, 2026 · 2,181 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8647 has taken 2 actions since May 4, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 4, 2026
House
Introduced in House
May 4, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Judiciary Committee

Votes

H.R. 8647 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8647 goes by 2 titles.

  • Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court. — Display Title
  • Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8647 under Law, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8647’s is Law.

hr8647/policy-areas.txt
LawAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8647, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. GREEN of Texas:H.R. 8647.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Necessary and Proper Clause (Art 1. Sec 8. Cl. 18)[Page H3337]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com