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- H.R.7553
H.R.7553: DEFEND Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 9, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 9, 2020
Bill Summary
Deadly Escalation by Foreign Entities Notification and Disclosure Act or the DEFEND Act This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to brief Congress if ODNI determines with moderate or high confidence that a foreign government is deliberately seeking to kill or cause serious bodily injury to any member of the Armed Forces, either directly or indirectly. The briefing shall include information such as a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
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| July 9, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) |