Expedited Arms Export: New Licensing Rules
This act aims to speed up the licensing process for exporting U.S. defense articles and services. It introduces shorter decision-making timelines for countries vital to U.S. national security and for all other applications. While not directly impacting citizens' daily lives, it could indirectly affect national security and foreign policy, potentially influencing economic and international stability.
Key points
Establishes a list of countries and end-users for whom defense export license applications will be expedited due to U.S. national security interests.
Sets fixed timelines for decisions on defense export applications: 45 days for priority countries and 60 days for all others.
Requires regular reports to Congress on applications exceeding deadlines, including justifications for delays.
Passed House
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