United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4648 — A bill to improve transparency with respect to foreign influence on Department of Defense contractors.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill aims to increase transparency about foreign influence on Defense contractors.

The bill seeks to enhance the visibility of foreign relationships that may impact Department of Defense contractors. It focuses on disclosing foreign influence to ensure accountability and improve oversight.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill improves transparency regarding foreign influence on DoD contractors by requiring more detailed disclosures and reducing the threshold for reporting contracts.

  • 10 U.S.C. 4819 note

    in excess of $5,000,000 → in excess of $500,000

    This change lowers the reporting threshold for identifying risks associated with foreign ownership, control, or influence from $5 million to $500,000.

  • 10 U.S.C. 2661 note

    Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to require any company that is a prospective contractor or subcontractor of the Department of Defense to provide to the Federal Government as part of any bid or proposal for a contract the information specified under subsection (a) of section 2876 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (10 U.S.C. 2661 note) for each beneficial owner (as that term is defined in subsection (d)(1) of such section) of such company.

    This addition mandates that contractors disclose information about beneficial owners as part of their bid proposals, enhancing transparency regarding foreign influence.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4648?
S 4648 is sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Republican) and Warren, Elizabeth (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4648?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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