H.R. 8665 Passed the House International Affairs

Allied Defense Sales Act

To require the implementation of a strategy to encourage foreign partners to participate in the foreign military sales and direct commercial sales processes on a multinational basis, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] Introduced May 4, 2026 Cosponsors 8 (1 D, 7 R) Latest action June 9, 2026

Summary

Allied Defense Sales Act
This bill directs the Department of State to implement a strategy to encourage foreign entities to participate in a multinational military procurement process. The State Department must also periodically report on the strategy and its implementation.
Under the bill, this process involves the sale by the United States to a lead foreign nation of defense articles or services which are subsequently transferred to other qualifying countries.
The strategy must incorporate existing efforts by the State Department to, for example, survey interest, identify countries and partners who could serve as lead purchase coordinators, review pathways for participation for countries that are ineligible for foreign military financing loans, identify challenges and solutions regarding compliance with the Arms Export Control Act, and identify opportunities to develop and promote exportable defense articles and services (including for purposes of supporting the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States).

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 9, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  2. Jun 8, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 8, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3965-3966)
  4. Jun 8, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8665.
  5. Jun 8, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3965-3967)
  6. Jun 8, 2026 Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. May 13, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 1.
  8. May 13, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  9. May 4, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  10. May 4, 2026 Introduced in House

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