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Assuring Munitions Resupply Act: Mandating Immediate Military Aid to Israel

This Act mandates the U.S. President to immediately approve and transfer all pending requests for the export of defense articles and services to Israel. This significantly accelerates military aid, directly impacting U.S. foreign policy and regional security commitments. For U.S. citizens, the law reinforces allied obligations but may influence federal spending priorities and the allocation of military resources.
Key points
Immediate Approval: The President must approve all pending requests for the export of defense articles and services to Israel within one day of the Act's enactment.
Mandatory Transfer: The defense articles and services must be transferred to the Government of Israel as soon as practicable.
No Obstruction: No executive officer or employee may halt or defer these transfers. This prohibition remains in effect until one year after the President certifies that Israel is not engaged in active hostilities.
Congressional Reporting: The Secretaries of State and Defense must regularly report to Congress (every 30 days until the end of 2025) on the status of these deliveries.
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Print number: 118_S_4408
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ARM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4408.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate Approval: The President must approve all pending requests for the export of defense articles and services to Israel within one day of the Act's enactment.
  • Mandatory Transfer: The defense articles and services must be transferred to the Government of Israel as soon as practicable.
  • No Obstruction: No executive officer or employee may halt or defer these transfers. This prohibition remains in effect until one year after the President certifies that Israel is not engaged in active hostilities.
  • Congressional Reporting: The Secretaries of State and Defense must regularly report to Congress (every 30 days until the end of 2025) on the status of these deliveries.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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