In CommitteeFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The bill makes any amendment to the 1966 agreement on the British Indian Ocean Territory subject to Senate advice and consent, and bars the use of federal funds for such changes without that approval. It also obligates the President to report the security rationale, operational impact, and foreign‑claim risks to key Senate committees before negotiations begin. This adds congressional oversight to a strategic overseas base.
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