Bill · H.R. 4481· House(119-HR-4481)
ARMS Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Aderholt
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales Act" or the "ARMS Act," seeks to amend the Arms Export Control Act. It specifically focuses on modifying the authorities regarding the Special Defense Acquisition Fund. The legislation aims to change how certain sales are handled within the fund's framework. By making these modifications, the bill intends to adjust the existing legislative language of the Arms Export Control Act.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The bill aims to strengthen strategic relationships and coalition readiness through more efficient delivery of defense systems to allies.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The bill enhances the United States' leadership and position in the global defense market.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill supports the expansion and scalability of the defense manufacturing sector.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthens Defense Industrial Base: The bill finds that strengthening and expanding the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) would support the United States defense industrial base (Section 2, Finding 6).
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Increased Delivery Efficiency: Expanding the SDAF is intended to increase the efficiency and predictability of delivering defense articles to foreign partners (Section 2, Finding 6).
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Improved Global Strategic Position: Timely access to defense systems can strengthen interoperability, improve coalition readiness, and deter shared threats (Section 2, Finding 7).
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Economic Benefits: The bill notes that the SDAF has demonstrated effectiveness in enabling advanced contracting for high-demand items (Section 2, Finding 5) and that expanding it could improve economies of scale (Section 2, Finding 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text: The provided text focuses on the findings and the specific legislative amendment to the Arms Export Control Act without listing any potential negative consequences or burdens.
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+7Improves International Trade+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana