Bill > HR4216

This bill directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to conduct an annual review of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to identify defense articles and services that could be more efficiently transferred through direct commercial sales. The review will assess the average transfer time for articles and services on the FMS-Only List, comparing the duration of transfers through the FMS program versus direct commercial sales. It will also evaluate the impact on government workload and potential benefits to U.S. national security and competitiveness. Within 30 days of completing each review, the Secretary of State must submit a report to congressional committees detailing the findings, including transfer times, causes of delays, steps to reduce delays, and any changes to the FMS-Only List. The report will be primarily unclassified but may include a classified annex. The bill reflects Congress's belief that expediting defense article and service transfers to allies can strengthen national security, and supports periodic review of the FMS-Only List to ensure it does not unnecessarily restrict more efficient sales methods.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4216/all-info