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This bill, known as the "Foreign Military Sales Reform Act of 2025," aims to update the dollar amount thresholds for reporting and congressional review of defense articles and services transfers under the Arms Export Control Act. Specifically, the bill increases various monetary thresholds that trigger congressional notification and review requirements, such as raising the baseline notification threshold from $14 million to $23 million and from $50 million to $83 million. The bill also introduces new provisions to prevent circumvention of these reporting requirements, including a mandate for the State Department's Inspector General to submit a report on any attempts to structure payments to avoid congressional oversight. Additionally, the bill prohibits federal employees from intentionally structuring transfers to bypass reporting thresholds and establishes strict penalties for Department of State employees found to have knowingly circumvented these requirements, including potential termination of federal employment and a $100,000 civil penalty. These changes are designed to enhance transparency and accountability in foreign military sales while providing more flexibility in the reporting process by adjusting the dollar amount triggers.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3138/all-info