H.R. 8649 Introduced International Affairs

Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act

To amend the Arms Export Control Act to authorize the use of foreign military financing for direct commercial contracts, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] Introduced May 4, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action May 13, 2026

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Actions

  1. May 13, 2026 Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.
  2. May 13, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. May 4, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. May 4, 2026 Introduced in House

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