Bill Huizenga (R-MI)
To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify certain provisions relating to AUKUS defense trade cooperation, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Arms Export Control Act. The primary goal is to modify provisions regarding AUKUS defense trade cooperation. It specifically changes how certain subclauses are designated within the act. Additionally, it updates the language regarding specific subsections. Finally, the bill changes the official United States policy regarding the export of certain materials.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens defense trade cooperation with AUKUS, NATO, and Five Eyes partners by removing export presumptions of denial.
- Scored +3
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The policy change eases the export of specific materials to key international allies.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The policy change reduces regulatory barriers for businesses engaged in defense trade with allied nations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Changes to Export Policy: The bill states it will no longer be the policy of the United States to apply a "presumption of denial" to exports of specific materials (Category 1 or 2 of the Missile Technology Control Regime) to NATO allies, major non-NATO allies, or "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance members. This is found in Section 2(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens defense trade cooperation with AUKUS, NATO, and Five Eyes partners by removing export presumptions of denial. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The policy change eases the export of specific materials to key international allies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The policy change reduces regulatory barriers for businesses engaged in defense trade with allied nations. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The easing of material export restrictions relates to the broader movement of defense-related technologies.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The removal of a presumption of denial for certain material exports facilitates easier trade for businesses within the Five Eyes and NATO alliances.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to own guns? — By easing export restrictions on specific materials, the bill facilitates the movement of defense-related technologies.
- 7/22/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 24.
- 4/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas