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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.

Introduced
Jun 8, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Modifies a limitation on exporting and transferring defense equipment and services to countries in the AUKUS partnership, which includes Australia, the UK, and the US. Allows for more flexibility in these exports and transfers.

Sponsored By

Pete Ricketts
Republican · Nebraska · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 8, 2026
  2. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the governments and defense industries of Australia, the UK, and the US, potentially increasing their access to each other's defense technology and equipment. It may also impact the businesses and workers involved in the defense sector in these countries.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
IntroducedJun 8, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.