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This bill has support from both parties, which makes it more likely to move forward. However, many foreign policy bills are introduced every year and only a few make it to a final vote.
Key Points
The bill creates a new program at the State Department called the Initiative on Foreign Investment Screening. This program will help US allies and partner countries build their own systems to check if foreign business deals might hurt their national security.
US experts will provide training and technical advice to these countries. The goal is to make sure critical things like power grids, phone networks, and computer technology are protected from being controlled by unfriendly foreign powers.
This matters because if a US ally has a weak spot in their supply chain or technology, it can create a security risk for the United States too. By helping partners get stronger, the US aims to create a more secure global network for trade and defense.
The program is set to last for five years. During that time, the State Department must give regular updates to Congress about which countries are getting help and how much progress they are making in protecting their industries.
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Milestones
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Jun 24, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
Bill NumberS 4899
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
