Bill · H.R. 2179· House(119-HR-2179)
America First Equipment and Information Act
- Introduced
- 3/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Steve Cohen
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "America First Equipment and Information Act," aims to prohibit specific assistance to Russia. It seeks to restrict the flow of military equipment, technology, and intelligence to the Russian Federation. The legislation establishes prohibitions on Foreign Military Financing, Foreign Military Sales, and Direct Commercial Sales. It also stops the exercise of drawdown authority and prevents the removal of export controls or International Traffic in Arms Regulation provisions regarding Russia. Finally, it bans the sharing of information or intelligence with Russia.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires annual reports to Congress to ensure transparency in compliance.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
By restricting assets to adversaries, the bill aims to protect the interests of United States and its allies.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-10
The bill explicitly prohibits various forms of foreign military assistance to Russia.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of National Security: By restricting military equipment, technology, and intelligence, the bill aims to ensure these assets do not fall into the hands of adversaries that could use them against United States interests or allies (Section 2).
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Maintaining Global Stability: The bill responds to findings that the Russian Federation has engaged in aggressive actions that threaten global stability (Section 2).
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Accountability through Reporting: The President is required to submit an annual report to specific congressional committees detailing compliance with the Act, which includes updates on military support to Russia (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Increases Foreign Aid-10
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York