Bill119th CongressFiled May 4, 2026International Affairs
H.R. 8648
FORGE Act
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4](R-IN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2026
- May 4, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 4, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 4, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House