S. 4709 Reported by committee International Affairs

UNLOCK AUKUS Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] Introduced June 8, 2026 Cosponsors 9 (5 D, 4 R) Latest action July 27, 2026

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  1. Jul 27, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
  2. Jul 27, 2026 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
  3. Jun 17, 2026 Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. Jun 8, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  5. Jun 8, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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