To eliminate certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill removes existing legal limitations on U.S. defense article exports and security assistance to the Republic of Cyprus. It amends two existing laws -- the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 -- to eliminate the subsections that imposed those restrictions.
Who Benefits and How
The Republic of Cyprus benefits by gaining access to U.S. defense articles and security assistance that were previously prohibited or restricted. U.S. defense contractors and arms manufacturers also benefit from the expanded export market. The broader U.S.-Cyprus strategic relationship is strengthened.
Who Bears the Burden and How
There are no direct financial costs imposed on specific groups. However, critics may argue this reduces leverage over the Cyprus dispute and could affect regional dynamics involving Turkey and Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Key Provisions
- Removes subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Section 1250A of the NDAA FY2020, which had placed limitations and conditions on defense article transfers to Cyprus
- Strikes subsections (d) and (e) of Section 620C of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which imposed requirements on security assistance and certain sales to Cyprus
- Retains only the Sense of Congress language regarding U.S.-Cyprus relations
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Eliminates restrictions on U.S. defense article sales and security assistance to the Republic of Cyprus by amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Foreign Affairs
Primary Purpose
Eliminates restrictions on U.S. defense article sales and security assistance to the Republic of Cyprus by amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Policy Domains
Elimination of Requirements Concerning the Republic of Cyprus
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Republic of Cyprus
- U.S. defense industry
- U.S. strategic interests in Eastern Mediterranean
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- U.S. foreign policy flexibility regarding Cyprus dispute
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Malliotakis (for herself, Ms. Titus, Mr. Bilirakis, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
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