Introduced
S. 4223
Introduced in Senate · April 9, 2026March 26, 2026
Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Ricketts) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “First Island Chain Deterrence Act”.