United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 5 D cosponsors

S 4709 — UNLOCK AUKUS Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the AUKUS security partnership's implications and operations.

The bill focuses on the security partnership established by AUKUS, specifically its operational aspects. It aims to enhance cooperation between the U.S., Australia, and the United Kingdom in terms of defense and security.

Summary

The bill relates to the AUKUS agreement, which is a security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It has been added to the Senate's calendar for further consideration.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes between the two versions of the bill indicate that the current version includes a wider range of co-sponsors, specifically nine additional senators. This expansion reflects broader support for the bill, which may enhance its consideration and potential for passage in the legislative process. The report date has also been added, indicating when the bill was brought forward without amendments.

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4709 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
4709 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
517 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Ricketts (for himself and Mr.
Ricketts (for himself, Mr.
Kaine) introduced the following bill;
Kaine, Mr.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to exports and transfers of defense articles and services under the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes.
Scott of Florida, Mr.
Coons, Mr.
Risch, Mr.
Bennet, Mr.
Sullivan, Mr.
Kim, Mrs.
Blackburn, and Mr.
Durbin) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 27, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Risch, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to exports and transfers of defense articles and services under the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes.
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Calendar No.
517 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
4709 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to exports and transfers of defense articles and services under the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 27, 2026 Reported without amendment
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  3. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 537 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (537)

537 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4709 do?
The bill relates to the AUKUS agreement, which is a security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It has been added to the Senate's calendar for further consideration.
Who sponsors S 4709?
S 4709 is sponsored by Ricketts, Pete (Republican), Kaine, Tim (Democratic), Scott, Rick (Republican), Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Risch, James E. (Republican), Bennet, Michael F. (Democratic), Sullivan, Dan (Republican), Kim, Andy (Democratic), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), and Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4709?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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