A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.

7/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4726

Bill 118 s 4726, also known as the "Allied Contributions to Common Defense Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to hold the Secretary of Defense accountable for reporting on the contributions made by US allies to the common defense. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports detailing the financial and military support provided by allied countries towards shared defense efforts.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability in the relationships between the United States and its allies, particularly in terms of burden-sharing and collective security. By requiring regular reports on allied contributions, the bill seeks to promote a more equitable distribution of responsibilities and resources among member countries of alliances such as NATO.

Overall, the Allied Contributions to Common Defense Act is designed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of US defense partnerships by providing policymakers and the public with a clearer understanding of the extent to which allied countries are fulfilling their commitments to collective security.

Current Status of Bill S 4726

Bill S 4726 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill S 4726 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2024.  Bill S 4726's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4726

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4726

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4726

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4726

R
Mike Lee
Utah(Republican)
R
Tommy Tuberville
Alabama(Republican)
R
Marco Rubio
Florida(Republican)
R
Rand Paul
Kentucky(Republican)

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