Bill119th CongressFiled Dec 18, 2025Immigration
H.R. 6846
DEFEND Act
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedDec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2](R-AZ)Sponsor
5 cosponsors
- Introduced in HouseDec 18, 2025