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Introduced
08/25/2023
08/25/2023
In Committee
08/25/2023
08/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To modify the expedited procedures in the House of Representatives under section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act with respect to consideration of joint resolutions prohibiting proposed sales of defense articles or services, prohibiting proposed licenses for exports of defense articles or services, and prohibiting approval of United States commercial technical assistance or manufacturing licensing agreements.
AI Summary
This bill, the Arms Sale Oversight Act, modifies the expedited procedures in the House of Representatives under Section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing a motion to discharge a committee from further consideration of a joint resolution prohibiting a proposed arms sale, with limited debate and no amendments or reconsideration allowed.
2. Limiting debate on such a joint resolution to 10 hours, equally divided between supporters and opponents, with no amendments or motions to recommit allowed.
3. Prohibiting the consideration of any other resolution related to the same proposed arms sale if the House has already approved a resolution on that sale.
4. Applying these new procedures to any relevant joint resolutions introduced in the House or Senate on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
The bill aims to streamline the process for Congress to review and potentially block proposed arms sales, exports, and technical assistance agreements.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
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. (on 08/25/2023)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Military Aid and Weapons Sales
Government Operations
- ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5282/all-info | 08/26/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5282/BILLS-118hr5282ih.pdf | 08/29/2023 |
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