Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 13, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 4424
DEFEND Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 13, 2021)
Deadly Escalation by Foreign Entities Notification and Disclosure Act or the DEFEND Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide specified notice to Congress if it is determined with high confidence that an official of a foreign government has taken or plans to take a substantial step that is intended to cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any member of the Armed Forces.
What just happenedJul 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7](D-FL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2021
- Jul 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House