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.

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Summary of Bill S 1006

Bill 118 s 1006, also known as the "Trilateral Security Partnership Report Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to require the Secretary of State to provide a report to Congress on the progress and implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The trilateral security partnership, also known as AUKUS, was established in September 2021 with the goal of enhancing cooperation and coordination between the three countries in the areas of defense and security. The advanced capabilities pillar of this partnership focuses on developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies and capabilities to address shared security challenges.

The purpose of Bill 118 s 1006 is to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of this important aspect of the trilateral security partnership. By requiring the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report to Congress, lawmakers will be able to assess the progress made in advancing advanced capabilities and identify any challenges or areas for improvement. Overall, this bill serves to strengthen the oversight and understanding of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and underscores the importance of cooperation in addressing global security threats.

Congressional Summary of S 1006

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on State Department efforts to implement the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States. (One of the goals of the partnership is to develop and provide joint advanced military capabilities, such as artificial intelligence, hypersonics, and electronic warfare.)

The report must include (1) the average and median times for the U.S. government to review applications for export licenses for defense articles or services to the governments and persons (entities and individuals) of Australia or the UK, (2) information about certain violations of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations by the governments or persons of Australia or the UK, and (3) recommended changes to the export control laws and regulations of the three partnership countries to implement the partnership.

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Current Status of Bill S 1006

Bill S 1006 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2023. Bill S 1006 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 28, 2023. Bill S 1006's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 28, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1006

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1006

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.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.

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