HR 298
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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Bill overview
This bill removes restrictions on the United States’ ability to provide defense articles and security assistance to Cyprus. Specifically, it eliminates conditions placed on these transfers, such as requiring the President to certify Cyprus’s efforts to combat money laundering and to deny refueling services to Russian military vessels. The bill also removes certification requirements related to security assistance provided to Greece and Turkey, ensuring it aligns with U.S. regional policy goals.
Key provisions
- Removes conditions on the transfer of defense articles to Cyprus.
- Eliminates the requirement for the President to certify Cyprus’s actions regarding money laundering and financial oversight.
- Removes the requirement to certify that security assistance to Turkey is solely for defensive purposes.
- Removes the requirement to certify that security assistance to Greece is compatible with U.S. regional policy.
Who is affected
- United States Government
- Republic of Cyprus
- Greece
- Turkey
- U.S. Congress
Notable changes
- Alters Section 1250A of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
- Modifies Section 620C of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Redefines the Congressional sense regarding security assistance to Cyprus.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 298
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To eliminate certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
in the heading, by striking Repeal of prohibition on
and inserting Sense of Congress regarding
;
in subsection (a), by striking (a) Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of Congress that—
and inserting the following:
by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d).