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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican · PA · Representative

Votes with party: 84.7% (549 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/F000466

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (57)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-18

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on RulesReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on Foreign AffairsReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-12-18
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-12-18

Previously

Financial Services CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18
Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18
Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18
Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18
Foreign Affairs CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-18

Plain-English Summary

This bill likely aims to strengthen U.S. military, economic, and diplomatic measures against Russia, possibly including increased defense spending, sanctions, or support for Ukraine and other allied nations. The broad referral to multiple committees suggests it addresses a range of policy areas including defense, finances, trade, and government operations. The specific provisions won't be clear until the bill text is released, but the title indicates a focus on deterring Russian aggression through military and economic strength.

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Subjects

International Affairs

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