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119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 4, 2026
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementH.R. 8656Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8656In CommitteeCrime and Law Enforcement

Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA)6 cosponsorsIntroduced May 4, 2026
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Introduced
May 4
House committee
May 4
3
House floor
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4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (6)

PR
SR
GR
WR
DR
JR
1 Democrat, 5 Republicans (of 6 shown).

Activity timeline

May 4
May 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4
May 4
Introduced in House
May 4
May 4
Introduced in House
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All 3 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 4
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 4
Introduced in House
May 4
Introduced in House

All 6 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 5 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Republicans (5)

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