United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to confer oversight and reporting functions on the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament in relation to the use of bases or facilities located in the United Kingdom or under United Kingdom jurisdiction for military and security operations conducted by the United States; to require the provision of information to the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament for the purpose of carrying out those functions; to provide for exemptions from the provision of information in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill

What stage is the United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill at?

The United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill?

The United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill was sponsored by Calum Miller.

When was the United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 4 March 2026, at first reading.

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