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BillHR 8649 · 119

Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act

Introduced
May 4, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Expands the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act, allowing the US to sell more defense equipment and services to foreign countries. Requires changes to existing sales rules and regulations.

Sponsored By

Michael Baumgartner
Republican · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 4, 2026
  3. May 13, 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 foreign countries that buy US defense equipment and services, as well as US defense companies that sell these products, by potentially increasing sales and exports. It also impacts the US defense industry workforce, as increased sales could lead to more jobs and economic activity.

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
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeForeign Affairs Committee
IntroducedMay 4, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.
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.