Question 1

What does HR7551 do?

Accepted Answer

The HILTON Act establishes a comprehensive prohibition on federal agencies entering into contracts with private entities that discriminate against federal law enforcement officers in the provision of essential services. The legislation responds to incidents where businesses have refused service to law enforcement personnel based on their official duties, creating a federal procurement consequence for such discrimination. The bill applies retroactively to discriminatory conduct occurring within one year prior to February 12, 2026, and prospectively thereafter. By leveraging the federal government's substantial purchasing power, the Act aims to protect federal law enforcement officers from service denials while traveling or performing official duties, ensuring they have access to lodging, transportation, food, healthcare, and other critical services necessary for their work.

Question 2

Who sponsored HR7551?

Accepted Answer

Cory Mills

Question 3

What is the status of HR7551?

Accepted Answer

Introduced as of February 12, 2026.

H.R.7551

H. R. 7551

H.R.7551

H. R. 7551