H.R. 8697 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Guard the Skies Act
H.R. 8697 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 7, 2026, sponsored by Michael T. McCaul with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 7, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor
Michael T. McCaul (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea (May 7, 2026)
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 2170: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New…
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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