Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 9, 2026
H.R. 9618
DEF 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 happenedJul 14, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large](R-ND)Sponsor
7 cosponsors
- Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2026