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Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026

5/14/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8661

The bill, designated as H.R. 8661 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 4, 2026, authorizes the Secretary of State to offer direct loans and loan guarantees for the acquisition of defense articles, defense services, and design and construction services.

Current Status of Bill HR 8661

Bill HR 8661 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8661 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2026.  Bill HR 8661's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 9. as of May 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8661

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8661

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8661

To authorize the Secretary of State to provide certain direct loans and loan guarantees for the procurement of defense articles, defense services, and design and construction services, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of State to provide certain direct loans and loan guarantees for the procurement of defense articles, defense services, and design and construction services, and for other purposes.

Comments

Hunter Strickland profile image

Hunter Strickland

803

24 days ago

This bill is concerning.

Jaylen Davenport profile image

Jaylen Davenport

818

21 days ago

This bill is a disaster waiting to happen.