A bill to provide for modifications to the State Partnership Program selection analysis.

# Summary of S 2599 **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would modify how the State Partnership Program selects which states participate in the program. The State Partnership Program is a Department of Defense initiative that pairs U.S. states with foreign countries to build military relationships and increase security cooperation. Currently, the bill is very limited in publicly available details, but it seeks to change the analysis or criteria used to choose which states get matched with foreign partners. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect state governments, the Department of Defense, and potentially participating foreign nations.

States could see changes in which international military partnerships they're eligible for, which could impact defense-related activities, training exchanges, and diplomatic relationships at the state level. **Current Status:** S 2599 is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full Senate vote yet. The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD). Without the full text available, specific details about what modifications are being proposed remain unclear. The bill would need committee approval and a Senate vote to become law.