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House bill · H.R. 7653 (119th Congress)

Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

Latest action Mar 26, 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Sponsor

Keith Self

U.S. Representative, TX-3 · Republican

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Summary

Would direct the Secretary of State to expand diplomatic engagement and cooperation with U.S. allies and partners on international biodefense, biosecurity, and biotechnology matters, including through policy development coordinated across State Department offices and with NATO.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

Brad Sherman, Deborah K. Ross and 4 others

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  • Democratic4
  • Republican2

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Full history

  1. Mar 26, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Mar 26, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Mar 26, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  4. Mar 26, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

  5. Mar 26, 2026

    Introduced

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

    U.S. House

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  1. Mar 26, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

  2. Mar 26, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

  3. Mar 3, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  4. Feb 23, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  5. Feb 23, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives