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US HB4335
Bill
Status
7/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
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Secretary of State must identify countries that have normalized diplomatic relations with Israel and are engaged in regional security cooperation to combat threats from Iran and Iran-aligned entities (including Hezbollah and the Houthis)
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Expedites defense article and service sales to qualifying countries by reducing the congressional notification period to 15 calendar days, down from standard timeframes under the Arms Export Control Act
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Requires certifications to Congress explaining how defense transfers further U.S. policy goals and detailing safeguards to prevent sensitive U.S. technology from being acquired by China or Russia
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Mandates the Secretary of State submit implementation strategy reports to Congress every 60 days, including status of pending defense sales over $25,000,000 and recommendations to improve transfer processes
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Explicitly protects Israel's qualitative military edge, stating nothing in the Act shall adversely affect Israel's military advantage as defined in existing law
Legislative Description
Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act
International affairs
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
7/22/2025