The "America First Equipment and Information Act" aims to safeguard United States national security by enacting a comprehensive prohibition on various forms of assistance to Russia. Citing Russia's aggressive actions as a threat, the bill seeks to prevent U.S. military equipment, technology, or classified information from falling into adversarial hands. Specifically, the legislation prohibits Foreign Military Financing , Foreign Military Sales , and Direct Commercial Sales to Russia, along with banning any presidential drawdown authority for assistance. It also explicitly forbids the removal of Russia from International Traffic in Arms Regulation provisions or the removal of any export controls by the Bureau of Industry and Security. Furthermore, the bill prohibits any information or intelligence sharing with Russia, and mandates annual presidential reports to Congress to ensure compliance.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
America First Equipment and Information Act
USA119th CongressHR-2179| House
| Updated: 3/18/2025
The "America First Equipment and Information Act" aims to safeguard United States national security by enacting a comprehensive prohibition on various forms of assistance to Russia. Citing Russia's aggressive actions as a threat, the bill seeks to prevent U.S. military equipment, technology, or classified information from falling into adversarial hands. Specifically, the legislation prohibits Foreign Military Financing , Foreign Military Sales , and Direct Commercial Sales to Russia, along with banning any presidential drawdown authority for assistance. It also explicitly forbids the removal of Russia from International Traffic in Arms Regulation provisions or the removal of any export controls by the Bureau of Industry and Security. Furthermore, the bill prohibits any information or intelligence sharing with Russia, and mandates annual presidential reports to Congress to ensure compliance.