Legislative subject term
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
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120 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 8595 (119th) Jul 29, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
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UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 517.
- H.R. 2913 (119th) Jul 20, 2026
Ukraine Support Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
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Allied Defense Sales Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Taiwan PLUS Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
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Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act
Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 23.
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Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 9.
- S. 3971 (119th) Apr 13, 2026
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
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Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
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SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
- H.R. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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PORCUPINE Act
Held at the desk.
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End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
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A bill to modify certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
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AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235.
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THINK TWICE Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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International Traffic in Arms Regulations Licensing Reform Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 4216 (119th) Sep 3, 2025
Made-in-America Defense Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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ARMOR Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
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To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify certain provisions relating to AUKUS defense trade cooperation, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
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Streamlining Foreign Military Sales Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
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Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-18.
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Taiwan PLUS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
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China Technology Transfer Control Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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MEGOBARI Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Taiwan PLUS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
- H.R. 8774 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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MTCR Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 23.
- S.J.Res. 89 (118th) Jul 11, 2024
A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress.
Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 46. Record Vote Number: 212. (consideration: CR S4533-4536)
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 13.
- H.R. 8369 (118th) May 21, 2024
Israel Security Assistance Support Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.
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Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.
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End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 815 (118th) Apr 24, 2024
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-50.
- H.R. 8034 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8034 is laid on the table.
- H.R. 8035 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8035 is laid on the table.
- H.R. 8036 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8036 is laid on the table.
- H.R. 8038 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8038 is laid on the table.
- H.Res. 1143 (118th) Apr 18, 2024
Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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“Enhance Cooperation Against Terrorism Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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TIGER Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
- H.R. 7217 (118th) Feb 6, 2024
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 180 (Roll no. 38).
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
- S.Res. 504 (118th) Jan 16, 2024
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Armenian Protection Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 6126 (118th) Nov 14, 2023
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure rendered moot in Senate.
- H.R. 340 (118th) Nov 6, 2023
Hamas and Other Palestinian Terrorist Groups International Financing Prevention Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
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Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
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Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.Res. 771 (118th) Oct 25, 2023
Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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MARITIME Act of 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
- S.Res. 417 (118th) Oct 19, 2023
A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5097-5100, S5102; text: S5112-5113)
- H.R. 4365 (118th) Oct 16, 2023
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
- H.R. 4665 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
- H.R. 5692 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 189.
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American Security Drone Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.
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National Security Reforms and Accountability Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.
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AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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BRITS Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.
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KOALA Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 22.
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AUKUS Oversight and Accountability Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
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HARM Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 147.
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A resolution reaffirming the state of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and condemning the People's Republic of China's provocations in South Asia.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Reaffirming the state of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and condemning the People's Republic of China's provocations in South Asia.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Calling on the Biden administration to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Military Support for Fighting Wildfires Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture.
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Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
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Western Hemisphere Partnership Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
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Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives copies of all documents indicating any plans for current or future military assistance to Ukraine and documents indicating whether any United States Armed Forces, including special operations forces, are currently deployed in Ukraine.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
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MARITIME Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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SAFEGUARD Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A bill to direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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International Port Security Enforcement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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SAFEGUARD Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 1093 (118th) Mar 23, 2023
To direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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International Port Security Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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HARM Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Secure America’s Borders First Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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