- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jul 17, 2025
What it does
The ARMS Act would amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify the authorities of the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) by streamlining its procurement processes, specifically by removing certain limitations on sales made under the fund. The bill aims to enhance the efficiency and predictability of defense article deliveries to foreign partners, support the U.S. defense industrial base, and improve interoperability with allies. It affects the U.S. defense export system, particularly agencies involved in Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales, by strengthening the SDAF’s role in accelerating defense manufacturing and sales. The change reflects congressional findings that…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.