Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

Sponsored byRep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]TX· Introduced 23 février 2026

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

26 mars 2026·3 months ago

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
26 mars 2026 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
23 février 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 février 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
23 février 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

6 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]TX

Cosponsors

Democrat467%
Republican233%

Democrat:Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]NC
Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
Republican:Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
Democrat:Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]CA
Republican:Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]IN
Democrat:Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]MA

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International Affairs

Legislative subjects

AlliancesArms control and nonproliferationBiological and life sciencesChemical and biological weaponsCollective securityDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadInternational organizations and cooperationInternational scientific cooperationMedical research

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Foreign Affairs Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To23 Feb 2026
- Markup By26 Mar 2026

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