A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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 "Seized Iranian Arms Transfer Authorization Act of 2025" or the "SEIZE Act," authorizes the President to treat seized weapons or materiel as United States stocks. This applies to items seized while in transit from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Houthis in the Republic of Yemen. The Act amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to allow the President to direct the drawdown of these items to be provided to foreign partners. It also requires the President to submit a report to specific Congressional committees every 180 days and annually thereafter. This report must include the number of times the authority was used, an inventory of the seized weapons treated as stocks, and an inventory of items provided to foreign partners.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill authorizes the President to provide seized weapons and materiel to foreign partners via drawdown authority.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The provision of military equipment to foreign partners can strengthen strategic ties with those allies.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates regular reporting to Congressional committees regarding the inventory and distribution of seized items.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Provision of Weapons to Foreign Partners: Under Section 2(b), the President is granted drawdown authority to provide seized weapons and materiel to foreign partners. This could be considered a positive outcome for those foreign partners receiving these assets.
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Congressional Oversight: According to Section 2(c), the President is required to submit reports to the appropriate committees of Congress regarding the use of this authority. This ensures that the frequency of use, the inventory of seized items, and the distribution to foreign partners are documented for congressional review.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text of the bill.
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 send more money or help to other countries? — The bill authorizes the President to provide seized weapons and materiel to foreign partners via drawdown authority. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The provision of military equipment to foreign partners can strengthen strategic ties with those allies. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill manages military materiel but does not explicitly address veteran compensation or support.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates regular reporting to Congressional committees regarding the inventory and distribution of seized items.
- 8/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona