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119th Congress · H.R. 7653 · Introduced

Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

Latest action Mar 26, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

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

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SELF:H.R. 7653.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H2258]

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  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · [R-TX-3] · S001224
    Rep-TX-3 current · 2 terms · @repkeithself · 2 district offices

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Committee memberships (8)

  • Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (house) · house · rank 5
  • Europe (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 19 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 14 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · rank 10 · site
  • Oversight and Investigations (house) · house · rank 4
  • South and Central Asia (house) · house · rank 5
  • Space and Aeronautics (house) · house · rank 6

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  • 4500 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 3500, Mckinney, TX, 75070 · 972-202-4150 · 33.172406,-96.6758461
  • 2410 Lee Street, Suite 202, Greenville, TX, 75401 · 903-458-7037 · Monday and Wednesday 9:00AM - 2:00PM · 33.1400497,-96.1059686

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Candidate record (candidates)

FEC ID: H2TX03290
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Cosponsors (5)

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] · [D-MA-9] · K000375 · Co-sponsored 2026-02-23 · original
    Dem-MA-9 current · 8 terms · @USRepKeating · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · [D-CA-32] · S000344 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-03
    Dem-CA-32 current · 15 terms · @BradSherman · 1 district office
  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · [R-IN-4] · B001307 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-03
    Rep-IN-4 current · 4 terms · @RepJimBaird · 1 district office
  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] · [R-NY-17] · L000599 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-03
    Rep-NY-17 current · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · [D-NV-3] · L000590 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-06
    Dem-NV-3 current · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2026-03-26T16:18:00ZMarkup By
    2026-02-23T17:01:25ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (5)

  • 2026-03-26Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
  • 2026-03-26Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-02-23IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2026-02-23IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-02-23IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-02-25T09:08:28Z
    Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-02-25T09:08:26Z
    Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-02-25T09:03:38Z
    To enhance diplomatic engagement on international biotechnology and biosecurity matters.

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Related bills

  • S 4491 (119) Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act
    Latest: 2026-05-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

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