The Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales Act, or ARMS Act, proposes to amend the Arms Export Control Act to significantly modify the authorities governing the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) . This legislation aims to enhance the SDAF's capacity and flexibility by revising the provisions for how moneys are credited to the fund, thereby streamlining the acquisition and sales process for defense articles. The bill's findings emphasize the critical role of the U.S. defense industrial base and the increasing global demand for U.S. defense capabilities, which often exceed domestic procurement. By strengthening and expanding the SDAF, the Act seeks to reduce delivery delays, improve the efficiency and predictability of defense article deliveries to allied and partner nations, and support the U.S. defense industrial base. Ultimately, these modifications are intended to bolster U.S. strategic credibility, strengthen interoperability, and reinforce long-standing international relationships.
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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
ARMS Act
USA119th CongressHR-4481| House
| Updated: 7/17/2025
The Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales Act, or ARMS Act, proposes to amend the Arms Export Control Act to significantly modify the authorities governing the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) . This legislation aims to enhance the SDAF's capacity and flexibility by revising the provisions for how moneys are credited to the fund, thereby streamlining the acquisition and sales process for defense articles. The bill's findings emphasize the critical role of the U.S. defense industrial base and the increasing global demand for U.S. defense capabilities, which often exceed domestic procurement. By strengthening and expanding the SDAF, the Act seeks to reduce delivery delays, improve the efficiency and predictability of defense article deliveries to allied and partner nations, and support the U.S. defense industrial base. Ultimately, these modifications are intended to bolster U.S. strategic credibility, strengthen interoperability, and reinforce long-standing international relationships.