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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5063· 119th Congress

FIRST Act

Sponsor
Ted Budd (R-NC)
Introduced
Jul 22, 2026
Last Action
Jul 22, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 22, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed analysis pending — bill introduced July 22, 2026, but Congressional Research Service summary not yet published.
  • Title suggests focus on international affairs, but specific policy details are unavailable at this early stage.
  • Bill has 3 cosponsors and was referred to Senate Foreign Relations Committee for review.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Can't assess who benefits or who bears costs without knowing the bill's actual provisions.
  • Readers interested in foreign policy should monitor committee hearings for specifics on this proposal.
  • Early-stage bills often change significantly before committee action, so current details may shift.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is in early introduction stage — referred to Foreign Relations Committee on same day it was introduced. Committee will decide whether to schedule hearings or markup.
  • Track bill progress at Congress.gov or subscribe to Foreign Relations Committee updates for next steps.
  • Contact your senator if you want their position on international affairs bills under committee review.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 22, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Jul 22, 2026Introduced in Senate