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H.R. 8648 · 119th Congress

FORGE Act

IntroducedInternational Affairs
IntroducedMay 4, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. May 4, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Pat Harrigan R-NC-10
  • William R. Keating D-MA-9
  • Young Kim R-CA-40
  • Derek Schmidt R-KS-2
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