Bill · S. 4019· Senate(119-S-4019)
Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act requires the Senate to provide advice and consent for any modifications to the 1966 agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom regarding the British Indian Ocean Territory. This bill prevents federal funds from being used to modify the covered agreement without Senate approval. It also mandates that the President submit a report to specific congressional committees before starting any negotiations. This report must include the national security rationale, implications for operational control of Diego Garcia, and risks from third-party claims or foreign military presence.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates a formal report to congressional committees detailing the rationale and risks of proposed modifications.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill increases the legislative branch's power by requiring Senate advice and consent for treaty modifications.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for agreement modifications without Senate advice and consent.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Congressional Oversight: Under Section 3(a), any modification to the 1966 agreement requires the advice and consent of the Senate, ensuring the legislative branch has a say in changes to this international agreement.
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Financial Accountability: According to Section 3(b), no federal funds can be used to modify the agreement unless the Senate has provided its advice and consent, which prevents unauthorized spending on these modifications.
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Enhanced Transparency and Information: Section 3(c) requires the President to submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress before negotiating any modifications, providing details on national security rationale, operational control of Diego Garcia, and potential risks from third-party sovereign claims or foreign military presence.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1Improves International Alliances+1
- 3/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate