Bill · S. 1896· Senate(119-S-1896)
A bill to modify the provision of law on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to modify current law regarding the expedited review of export licenses for advanced technologies. Specifically, it targets exports being sent to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The legislation proposes an amendment to Section 1344 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. This amendment seeks to expand the definition of the term "export." By doing so, the law would apply to various types of transfers involving defense articles and services.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill facilitates easier technology transfers to key allies like Australia, the UK, and Canada.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2
The expanded definition of export streamlines the trade of advanced technologies with specified partners.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The broader export definition may impact the administrative process for technology businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Definition of Export: By including reexports, retransfers, third party transfers, temporary imports, and brokering activities, the law provides a more comprehensive definition of what constitutes an export under Section 1 of the bill.
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+3Improves International Trade+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware