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First Island Chain Deterrence Act
4/15/2026, 1:15 AM
Summary of Bill S 4223
This bill, designated as S. 4223 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 26, 2026, aims to mandate the Comptroller General of the United States to provide a report detailing the impact of arms delivery delays to Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines on the Department of Defense's capability to establish and maintain a robust denial defense within the First Island Chain.
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Current Status of Bill S 4223
Bill S 4223 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill S 4223 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2026. Bill S 4223's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4223
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4223
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4223
First Island Chain Deterrence Act
First Island Chain Deterrence Act
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report on the manner in which delays in arms deliveries to Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines affect the ability of the Department of Defense to build and sustain a strong denial defense in the First Island Chain.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4223
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