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ARMOR Act

USA119th CongressHR-4233| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The ARMOR Act seeks to significantly enhance defense trade and cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with some provisions also including Canada. It expands the existing expedited review process for export licenses to cover all types of transfers , including reexports and brokering activities, occurring wholly within or between these four nations. This aims to reduce inefficiencies in the movement of defense articles and services, and requires annual reports on the use of this expedited process for 15 years. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that certain congressional notification requirements under the Arms Export Control Act will not apply to defense article or service exports and transfers subject to the AUKUS exemption, thereby streamlining the approval process. To ensure ongoing efficiency, the Act mandates that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, annually review the "Excluded Technologies List" for five years, and then every three years. This review is intended to ensure that only items critical for national security or statutorily required remain on the list, facilitating broader defense collaboration.

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Timeline
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 2.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2389
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3736-3738)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4233.
Sep 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3736-3737: 1)
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • June 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 2.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2389
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3736-3738)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4233.


  • September 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3736-3737: 1)


  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

AustraliaCanadaCongressional oversightEuropeLicensing and registrationsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsOceaniaUnited Kingdom

ARMOR Act

USA119th CongressHR-4233| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
The ARMOR Act seeks to significantly enhance defense trade and cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with some provisions also including Canada. It expands the existing expedited review process for export licenses to cover all types of transfers , including reexports and brokering activities, occurring wholly within or between these four nations. This aims to reduce inefficiencies in the movement of defense articles and services, and requires annual reports on the use of this expedited process for 15 years. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that certain congressional notification requirements under the Arms Export Control Act will not apply to defense article or service exports and transfers subject to the AUKUS exemption, thereby streamlining the approval process. To ensure ongoing efficiency, the Act mandates that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, annually review the "Excluded Technologies List" for five years, and then every three years. This review is intended to ensure that only items critical for national security or statutorily required remain on the list, facilitating broader defense collaboration.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 2.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2389
Introduced in Senate
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3736-3738)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4233.
Sep 2, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3736-3737: 1)
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • June 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 2.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2389
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3736-3738)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4233.


  • September 2, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3736-3737: 1)


  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AustraliaCanadaCongressional oversightEuropeLicensing and registrationsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsOceaniaUnited Kingdom