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BillHR 8648 · 119

FORGE Act

Introduced
May 4, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
May 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to counter foreign disinformation and propaganda, Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate efforts to expose and counter foreign disinformation.

Sponsored By

James R. Baird
Republican · Indiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 4, 2026
  3. May 4, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the general public and foreign governments by potentially reducing the spread of disinformation, and impacts the State Department by tasking it with coordinating counter-disinformation efforts.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 33%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeForeign Affairs Committee
IntroducedMay 4, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.