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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 8648· 119th Congress

FORGE Act (details pending)

FORGE Act

Sponsor
James Baird (R-IN)
Introduced
May 4, 2026
Last Action
May 4, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
May 4, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill introduced in House; official summary not yet published by Congress.
  • Title suggests focus on international affairs, but specific provisions unknown.
  • Detailed analysis impossible without text or CRS summary release.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Foreign policy impact unclear until bill text becomes public.
  • Only 3 cosponsors suggests limited initial support, though more may join.
  • Citizens and advocacy groups cannot meaningfully respond without knowing what's proposed.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 4, 2026. Next: committee review and potential markup.
  • Check Congress.gov in 1-2 weeks when CRS summary publishes for actual policy details.
  • Track votes at house.gov if you care about this issue.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • May 4, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • May 4, 2026Introduced in House
  • May 4, 2026Introduced in House