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HR 4335 Cleared committee

Directs the Secretary of State to speed up approvals of arms sales and transfers to countries that have normalized relations with Israel and work against Iran-aligned threats, with Congress receiving a certification at least 15 calendar days before each approval.

Official title: Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
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House
Introduced 10-JUL-2025
Referred 10-JUL-2025
Approved by committee 22-JUL-2025
Key points
  • Lets the Secretary of State identify countries that have normalized relations with Israel and are cooperating against threats from Iran and Iran-aligned groups such as Hezbollah and the Houthis.
  • Sets aside the usual time limits for defense sales, export licenses, and excess defense article transfers to those countries, requiring instead a certification to Congress at least 15 calendar days before approval.
  • Requires each certification to explain how the transfer serves U.S. policy and summarize steps taken to keep sensitive U.S. technology from China and Russia.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to submit a strategy report within 60 days of enactment and every 60 days after, covering Iran threats, metrics, pending sales over $25 million, and delivery timelines.
  • States that nothing in the Act adversely affects Israel's qualitative military edge.
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International Affairs

Sponsor Michael Lawler (R-NY) Cosponsors · 35
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