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Senate bill · S. 4600 (119th Congress)

South China Sea Strategy Act of 2026

U.S. Senate

Latest action Jul 27, 2026

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (U.S. Senator for Illinois, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill would require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for U.S. diplomatic engagement in the South China Sea within 180 days to coordinate with allies and protect U.S. interests.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations · U.S. Senate

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Full history

  1. Jul 27, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  2. Jul 27, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  3. Jul 27, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  4. Jul 27, 2026

    Introduced

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

    U.S. Senate

  5. Jul 27, 2026

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

    U.S. Senate

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Jun 17, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  2. Jun 17, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  3. Jun 17, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  4. May 20, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  5. May 20, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  6. May 20, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  7. May 20, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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