Bill · H.R. 298· House(119-HR-298)
To eliminate certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Nicole Malliotakis
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to change how the United States handles defense articles and security assistance with the Republic of Cyprus. It focuses on eliminating specific limitations and exclusions currently in place regarding defense articles. The legislation also seeks to remove certain requirements related to security assistance and sales. These changes would amend existing laws, specifically the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill strengthens ties with the Republic of Cyprus by eliminating legal barriers to defense-related cooperation.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill removes requirements and restrictions that currently limit security assistance and defense sales to the Republic of Cyprus.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill facilitates military-related defense article exchanges which indirectly supports the broader security apparatus.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Restrictions on Defense Articles: By striking subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Section 1250A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the bill eliminates certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles for the Republic of Cyprus (Section 1, subsection a).
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Increased Flexibility in Security Assistance: The bill strikes subsections (d) and (e) of Section 620C of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which eliminates requirements regarding security assistance and certain sales (Section 1, subsection b).
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 8/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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