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119-hr-3068119th Congress

To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify certain provisions relating to AUKUS defense trade cooperation, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

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Summary

This bill would rewrite AUKUS-related export-review criteria and remove a default presumption of denial for MTCR Category 1 and 2 exports to close allies and Five Eyes partners. It targets how the Arms Export Control Act evaluates certain defense transfers and shifts U.S. policy on missile‑related exports to trusted partners.

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  • Allied governments: Ends a presumption of denial for exports of materials classified as Missile Technology Control Regime Category 1 or 2 to NATO allies, major non‑NATO allies, and Five Eyes partners (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States). This makes approvals more likely for those recipients.
  • U.S. export reviewers: Reindexes and revises the set of criteria in Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act for AUKUS defense trade. It also clarifies that the amended criteria do not relate to the Missile Technology Control Regime.
  • Defense firms and suppliers: Could face fewer automatic barriers when seeking approvals to send MTCR Category 1 or 2 materials to covered allied partners, by replacing a presumption of denial with case‑by‑case review.

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Easier defense exports to close allies

This bill would ease and clarify some defense export reviews. It would end the default presumption of denial for Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Category 1 and 2 exports to NATO allies, major non‑NATO allies, or the Five Eyes (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States). It would also reorganize AUKUS export‑review criteria and state that those criteria do not relate to the MTCR. If enacted, approvals for some allied sales could be more likely and review rules clearer for exporters. Changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

MI • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

Roll Call Votes

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