Bill · H.R. 6405· House(119-HR-6405)
Arms Sale Oversight Act
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Lieu
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Arms Sale Oversight Act seeks to modify the expedited procedures used in the House of Representatives regarding the Arms Export Control Act. Specifically, it targets how the House considers joint resolutions that prohibit proposed sales of defense articles, services, or certain licensing agreements. The bill changes the rules for discharging committees from consideration of these resolutions. It also establishes specific rules for debate and the privilege of motions to proceed to a resolution. Finally, it limits the ability to consider multiple resolutions regarding the same proposed sale.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill creates more structured and expedited timelines for the House to consider and vote on arms sale prohibitions.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+2
The bill enhances legislative oversight of arms sales, which can be a tool for more controlled diplomatic engagement.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
By streamlining the process to prohibit arms sales, the bill could indirectly impact the stability of the defense sector which provides veteran employment.
The opposite
Would gun owners be better off under this?-2
The bill's focus on more efficient processes to block arms sales could lead to more frequent restrictions on the sale of defense articles.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Oversight Procedures: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A)(i), if a committee has not reported a resolution within 10 calendar days of its referral, a motion to discharge the committee can be made. This could allow for faster movement of resolutions that aim to prohibit specific defense sales or licenses.
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Increased Debate Efficiency: Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii) and (B)(ii) establish strict time limits on debate, such as one hour for a motion to discharge and 10 hours for the resolution itself. This creates a structured timeline for members of Congress to express their views on arms sale prohibitions.
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Prevention of Procedural Delays: Section 2(a)(1)(C)(i) mandates that motions to postpone the discharge or consideration of a resolution be decided without debate, which may prevent certain procedural tactics used to delay the process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction of Debate and Amendments: According to Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii) and (B)(ii), amendments to motions or the resolution itself are not in order, and motions to reconsider a vote are also prohibited. This limits the ability of legislators to modify the language of a resolution during the process.
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Limitation of Legislative Options: Under Section 2(a)(1)(D), if the House has already approved a resolution regarding a proposed sale, no other resolution regarding that same sale can be considered. This prevents the introduction of alternative or additional resolutions once one has been passed.
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Limited Opportunity for Reconsideration: Section 2(a)(1)(A)(ii) and (B)(ii) state that it is not in order to move to reconsider a vote, which means once a vote is taken on a motion or a resolution, the opportunity to revisit that decision is removed.
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+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners-2
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan