Bill119th CongressFiled May 7, 2026Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 8697
Guard the Skies Act
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 7, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10](R-TX)Sponsor
10 cosponsors
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- Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2026