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US HB4335

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs7/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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