DEF Act
Sponsored by Julie Fedorchak RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Environmental Protection.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
7 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Donald G. Davis DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brad Finstad RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jack Bergman RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Michelle Fischbach RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Bost RRepublican | |
| H. Morgan Griffith RRepublican | |
| Michael A. Rulli RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in House | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee (House)Referred To, July 9, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 9618.