House Bill 4424
117th Congress(2021-2022)
DEFEND Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4424
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Deadly Escalation by Foreign Entities Notification and Disclosure Act or the DEFEND Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide specified notice to Congress if it is determined with high confidence that an official of a foreign government has taken or plans to take a substantial step that is intended to cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any member of the Armed Forces.
July 13, 2021
07/13/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
07/13/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:07:11 AM