119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 14, 2026
H.R. 8817In CommitteeInternational Affairs
Democrats introduce bill strengthening U.S. fortifications against foreign threats
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Julie (D-TX)12 cosponsorsIntroduced May 14, 2026
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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All 12 cosponsors
9 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (9)
Keating, William R.MA-09
Carbajal, Salud O.CA-24
Frankel, LoisFL-22
Titus, DinaNV-01
Case, EdHI-01
Bell, WesleyMO-01
Elfreth, SarahMD-03
Costa, JimCA-21
Kaptur, MarcyOH-09
Republicans (3)
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