Bill · S. 4709· Senate(119-S-4709)
UNLOCK AUKUS Act
- Introduced
- 6/8/2026
- Last activity
- 7/27/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
- Sponsored by
- Pete Ricketts
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 5
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the UNLOCK AUKUS Act. It was introduced in the Senate to amend the Arms Export Control Act. The main purpose of the bill is to modify a limitation related to the exports and transfers of defense articles and services under the AUKUS partnership. Specifically, Section 2 changes how certain exclusions apply within the law. It was reported by the Committee on Foreign Relations in July 2026.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill facilitates defense cooperation and exports under the AUKUS partnership, strengthening strategic ties with key international allies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 modifies a limitation relating to exports and transfers of defense articles and services under the AUKUS partnership by inserting certain exclusions. This might be considered positive because it updates the rules for how defense items and services are handled within the partnership as outlined in the bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6
- 7/27/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
- 7/23/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/17/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 6/16/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/8/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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