119-s-1896119th CongressWALLET

A bill to modify the provision of law on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would expand the definition of _export_ for expedited review of advanced technology transfers to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It would explicitly include reexports, retransfers, third‑party transfers, temporary imports, and brokering activities as exports under Section 1344.

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  • Manufacturers and exporters of advanced defense articles: reexports, retransfers, and temporary imports to those three allies would fall within the expedited review scope for license eligibility and processing.
  • Brokers and third‑party handlers: brokering activities and third‑party transfers of covered articles and services would be treated as exports for purposes of expedited review.
  • Federal licensing officials: agencies would apply the expanded definition when deciding which transfers qualify for expedited review under Section 1344.

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Faster export reviews for defense firms

This bill would expand what counts as an “export” for faster review to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It would explicitly include reexports, retransfers, third‑party transfers, temporary imports, and brokering of covered defense articles and services. If enacted, exporters, re‑exporters, brokers, and defense contractors could more clearly qualify for expedited export‑license review under the cited provision.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cornyn, John [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 5/22/2025

Roll Call Votes

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