Bill · S. 2018· Senate(119-S-2018)
A bill to modify certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 10/30/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill aims to modify specific limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles. It also addresses requirements for security assistance and sales concerning the Republic of Cyprus. The legislation specifically targets amendments to previous acts to change the duration of certain provisions. These changes affect the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019. Additionally, the bill modifies the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
Yes
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+3
The bill facilitates long-term defense assistance and security sales to the Republic of Cyprus.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
Strengthens security ties through extended waivers for defense articles to Cyprus.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1
Supports the Eastern Mediterranean through sustained security partnership provisions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Waiver Periods for Defense Articles: The bill changes the duration from "one fiscal year" to "five fiscal years" in both the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of s205(d)(2) and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Section 1250A(d)(2). This modification relates to the transfer of articles on the United States Munitions List to the Republic of Cyprus.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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
- Increases Foreign Aid+3Improves International Alliances+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
- 10/30/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
- 10/22/2025
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 6/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas