To amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of Australia and the AUKUS partnership.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of Australia and the AUKUS partnership., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting importers, exporters, and commercial firms. The main policy domain is Trade, Foreign Policy, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
importers, exporters, and commercial firms may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, importers, exporters, and commercial firms may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HAE16634EAD5C4F6783C4C1F3E75F7D3D: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping our Allies Leading in Advancement Act or the KOALA Act.
- Section H0BABB8177769430D8E4E4E39647E6270: 2. Exceptions for Australia relating to licensing of defense articles and defense services for export under the Arms Export Control Act Section 38(j)(1) of the...
- Section H06A68936CAEE4AECBD44A52A6E3F4F1C: 3. Modifications of civil and criminal penalties under sections 38 and 39 of the Arms Export Control Act Subsection (c) of section 38 of the Arms Export...
- Section H474B52A6D1E94A34A86FF619EF753BC8: 4. Effective date The amendments made by sections 2 and 3 shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of Australia and the AUKUS partnership., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting importers, exporters, and commercial firms.
Key Policy Areas
Trade, Foreign Policy, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of Australia and the AUKUS partnership., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting importers, exporters, and commercial firms.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- importers, exporters, and commercial firms
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- importers, exporters, and commercial firms
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Kim of California (for herself, Mr. McCaul, and Mr. …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → The Secretary identified in the operative section
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