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End the Cyprus Embargo Act

USA119th CongressHR-4413| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (12)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes that the U.S. Secretary of State shall no longer apply a policy of denial for exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles and services destined for or originating in the Republic of Cyprus. This change is contingent upon the request being made by or on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, with the Cypriot government also serving as the end-user. The legislation aims to strengthen U.S. security interests in Europe by reducing Cyprus's dependence on other nations for defense materiel and enhancing the strategic partnership. However, this exclusion from the denial policy does not apply in cases of credible human rights concerns . The President retains the authority to waive this non-denial policy for a period of one fiscal year if deemed essential to U.S. national security interests. Additionally, the President may terminate the exclusion for five-year periods if Cyprus fails to cooperate with the U.S. on anti-money laundering reforms and denies Russian military vessels port access, requiring a certification to Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8212
End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8212
    End the Cyprus Embargo Act


  • July 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

International Affairs

AlliancesCongressional oversightCyprusEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and inland water transportationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harborsNew JerseyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsUnited Nations

End the Cyprus Embargo Act

USA119th CongressHR-4413| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
This bill establishes that the U.S. Secretary of State shall no longer apply a policy of denial for exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles and services destined for or originating in the Republic of Cyprus. This change is contingent upon the request being made by or on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, with the Cypriot government also serving as the end-user. The legislation aims to strengthen U.S. security interests in Europe by reducing Cyprus's dependence on other nations for defense materiel and enhancing the strategic partnership. However, this exclusion from the denial policy does not apply in cases of credible human rights concerns . The President retains the authority to waive this non-denial policy for a period of one fiscal year if deemed essential to U.S. national security interests. Additionally, the President may terminate the exclusion for five-year periods if Cyprus fails to cooperate with the U.S. on anti-money laundering reforms and denies Russian military vessels port access, requiring a certification to Congress.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8212
End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8212
    End the Cyprus Embargo Act


  • July 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • December 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.


  • December 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (12)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesCongressional oversightCyprusEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and inland water transportationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harborsNew JerseyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsUnited Nations