S. 4709 · On the floor · International Affairs

UNLOCK AUKUS Act

Sponsor: Pete Ricketts (R-NE)

What it does

• Amends Section 38(l)(4)(B) of the Arms Export Control Act to exclude subclauses (I), (II), and (III) from certain limitations on defense article and service exports and transfers under the AUKUS partnership.

Latest action

Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations