Bill · H.R. 3068· House(119-HR-3068)
To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify certain provisions relating to AUKUS defense trade cooperation, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 4/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Huizenga
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Arms Export Control Act. The primary goal is to modify provisions regarding AUKUS defense trade cooperation. It specifically changes how certain subclauses are designated within the act. Additionally, it updates the language regarding specific subsections. Finally, the bill changes the official United States policy regarding the export of certain materials.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens defense trade cooperation with AUKUS, NATO, and Five Eyes partners by removing export presumptions of denial.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
The policy change eases the export of specific materials to key international allies.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The policy change reduces regulatory barriers for businesses engaged in defense trade with allied nations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Changes to Export Policy: The bill states it will no longer be the policy of the United States to apply a "presumption of denial" to exports of specific materials (Category 1 or 2 of the Missile Technology Control Regime) to NATO allies, major non-NATO allies, or "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance members. This is found in Section 2(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified 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+5Improves International Trade+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Gun Owners+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+1
- 7/22/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
- 4/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas