H.R. 6846
119th Congress
DEFEND Act
5
Cosponsors
5
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
19 December 2025·7 months ago
Timeline
5 actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
19 December 2025 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
19 December 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
18 December 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 December 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 December 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 December 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 December 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]AZCosponsors
- Republican5100%
- Republican:Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX
- Republican:Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]TX
- Republican:Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]AL
- Republican:Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]TN
- Republican:Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]NY
Classification
Policy area
ImmigrationCommittees
1
Homeland Security Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To18 Dec 2025
Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
- Referred to19 Dec 2025
Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
- Referred to19 Dec 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 4 on 18 December 2025 to 5 on 12 January 2026.
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