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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.
5/5/2026, 8:05 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 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 4, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8661
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8661
Primary Policy Focus
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
758
17 hours ago
This bill is concerning.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8661
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