FORWARD Act
Sponsored by Jennifer A. Kiggans RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Government Operations and Politics.
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Cosponsors
12 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Wesley Bell DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Eugene Simon Vindman DDemocrat | |
| Joe Courtney DDemocrat | |
| Chrissy Houlahan DDemocrat | |
| Robert J. Wittman RRepublican | |
| Pat Harrigan RRepublican | |
| Donald G. Davis DDemocrat | |
| Eric Sorensen DDemocrat | |
| April McClain Delaney DDemocrat | |
| Cory Mills RRepublican | |
| Derek Schmidt RRepublican | |
| Derek Tran DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in House | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee (House)Referred To, August 19, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 4996.