UNLOCK AUKUS Act

United States119th CongressS-4709Senate
Latest legislative activity: Jul 27, 2026

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The UNLOCK AUKUS Act proposes to streamline defense cooperation with Australia and the United Kingdom under the AUKUS partnership. It achieves this by amending the Arms Export Control Act to modify existing limitations on the export and transfer of defense articles and services.

Specifically, the bill exempts certain transfers from congressional notification requirements that would otherwise apply. This legislative change is intended to expedite the process for sharing sensitive defense technology and equipment, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the AUKUS security pact.

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HR-9517: UNLOCK AUKUS Act

Introduced in House

  1. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Senate

  2. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.

    Senate

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.

    Senate

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.