119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.R. 8649IntroducedInternational Affairs
Republicans advance bill expanding defense industrial base sales authority
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael (R-WA)1 cosponsorIntroduced May 4, 2026
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Senate
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Activity timeline
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Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred 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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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 13
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.
May 13
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 4
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 4
Introduced in House
May 4
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
0 Democrats · 1 Republican
Republicans (1)
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
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