What does Preamble of Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Arms Export Control Act. The amendment would authorize the use of foreign military financing for direct commercial contracts. The bill is referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING FOR DIRECT of Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act do?

This section amends the Arms Export Control Act to allow Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to be used for the procurement of defense articles, services, and design/construction services from sources other than the U.S. Government. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, must approve the use of FMF for direct commercial contracts before extending authority to any foreign country or international organization. The Secretary of State can impose terms, conditions, and limitations to advance U.S. foreign policy and national security interests. The Secretary of State must issue regulations within 180 days of enactment to implement this section, covering areas like review procedures, audit standards, export controls, and encouraging participation by non-traditional defense companies. This new authority is supplemental to, and does not limit or replace, the existing foreign military sales program.

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Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act

Last updated: 5/4/2026 · Introduced: 5/4/2026

Author: Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to permit the use of Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for purchasing defense articles and services from sources beyond the U.S. government.
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, must approve the use of FMF for direct commercial contracts and can set conditions to support U.S. foreign policy.
The bill requires the Secretary of State to establish regulations within 180 days to govern the implementation of this new authority, including review procedures and export controls.

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