119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 9, 2026
H.R. 8212In CommitteeInternational Affairs
House requires State Department technology diplomacy training program
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. (R-IN)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 9, 2026
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
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Huizenga, BillMI-04
Shreve, JeffersonIN-06
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