A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales Act" or the "ARMS Act," seeks to amend the Arms Export Control Act. It specifically focuses on modifying the authorities regarding the Special Defense Acquisition Fund. The legislation aims to change how certain sales are handled within the fund's framework. By making these modifications, the bill intends to adjust the existing legislative language of the Arms Export Control Act.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill aims to strengthen strategic relationships and coalition readiness through more efficient delivery of defense systems to allies.
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill enhances the United States' leadership and position in the global defense market.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill supports the expansion and scalability of the defense manufacturing sector.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthens Defense Industrial Base: The bill finds that strengthening and expanding the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF) would support the United States defense industrial base (Section 2, Finding 6).
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Increased Delivery Efficiency: Expanding the SDAF is intended to increase the efficiency and predictability of delivering defense articles to foreign partners (Section 2, Finding 6).
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Improved Global Strategic Position: Timely access to defense systems can strengthen interoperability, improve coalition readiness, and deter shared threats (Section 2, Finding 7).
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Economic Benefits: The bill notes that the SDAF has demonstrated effectiveness in enabling advanced contracting for high-demand items (Section 2, Finding 5) and that expanding it could improve economies of scale (Section 2, Finding 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text: The provided text focuses on the findings and the specific legislative amendment to the Arms Export Control Act without listing any potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill aims to strengthen strategic relationships and coalition readiness through more efficient delivery of defense systems to allies. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill enhances the United States' leadership and position in the global defense market.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports the expansion and scalability of the defense manufacturing sector. Would union members be better off under this? — Strengthening the defense industrial base can support employment within the manufacturing sector.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill seeks to support the U.S. defense industrial base and increase demand for manufactured defense capabilities.
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana