United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill

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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Calum MillerLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

16 April 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would give Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) oversight over how the United States uses bases or facilities in the United Kingdom for military and security operations. It would require information about those operations to be provided to the ISC, subject to defined exemptions, and it covers related purposes.

Key Points

Gives the ISC new oversight and reporting powers over US military and security activities based in UK bases or facilities.
Requires the government to supply information to the ISC to enable that oversight.
Allows exemptions from providing information in specific circumstances (for example, national security).
Covers bases or facilities located in the UK or under UK jurisdiction and US operations there.
If enacted, the bill would proceed through the remaining Commons stages (and then to the Lords) for detailed scrutiny if it advances.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons (as of 8 May 2026). If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination and then subsequent stages before potential passage.

Who is affected?

Members and staff of the Intelligence and Security Committee of ParliamentUK government departments and intelligence/security agencies (e.g., MOD, FCDO, MI5/MI6, GCHQ)United States military personnel and civilian contractors operating from UK bases or facilitiesResidents living near UK bases or facilities used for US military/security operations

Generated 6 March 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

4 Mar 2026

2nd readingCommons

8 May 2026

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

United States Military and Security Operations (Oversight) Bill

5 Mar 2026

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 8 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.