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HOUSE 4424117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

DEFEND Act

Last Action
7/13/2021

Actions

  • 2021-07-13Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2021-07-13Introduced in House
  • 2021-07-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-07-13 (00)

Deadly Escalation by Foreign Entities Notification and Disclosure Act or the DEFEND Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide specified notice to Congress if it is determined with high confidence that an official of a foreign government has taken or plans to take a substantial step that is intended to cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any member of the Armed Forces.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Maria Salazar (R-FL)
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