119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 27, 2026
S. 4600IntroducedInternational Affairs
Democrats introduce bill establishing U.S. strategy for South China Sea
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy (D-IL)1 cosponsorIntroduced May 20, 2026
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Jul 27
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
Jul 27
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 17
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Jun 17
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 20
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 20
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Introduced in Senate
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Jul 27
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
Jul 27
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 17
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 20
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 20
Introduced in Senate
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