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Bill119th CongressFiled May 4, 2026International Affairs
H.R. 8649

Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales 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 happenedMay 13, 2026

Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5](R-WA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  • Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2026
  1. May 13, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.

  2. May 13, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. May 4, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  4. May 4, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. May 4, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act — Informed