119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 4, 2026
H.R. 8648In CommitteeInternational Affairs
FORGE Act
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. (R-IN)4 cosponsorsIntroduced May 4, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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1 Democrat · 3 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Keating, William R.MA-09
Republicans (3)
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