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.
Sponsored by
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
ID: R000618
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Latest Action
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
June 16, 2026
Introduced
Committee Review
Floor Action
📍 Current Status
Next: The full Senate will vote on whether to pass the bill.
Passed Senate
House Review
Passed Congress
Presidential Action
Became Law
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3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.
4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 5 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
ID: K000384
Top Contributors
10
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
ID: S001217
Top Contributors
10
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
ID: C001088
Top Contributors
10
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID: R000584
Top Contributors
10
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
ID: B001267
Top Contributors
10
Donor Network - Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
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Total contributions: $210,129
Top Donors - Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
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