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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 4216

Speeding Up Military Sales to U.S. Allies

Made-in-America Defense Act

7 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House
Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • Congress wants to change how the U.S. sells military equipment to friendly countries. Currently, many items must go through a slow government-managed process. This bill asks officials to see if more items can be sold directly by American companies to allies to speed up deliveries.
  • The State and Defense Departments must review their 'government-only' sales list every year. They will look for weapons or services that could be delivered faster if private companies handled the sale directly instead of the Pentagon acting as the middleman.
  • This policy aims to strengthen national security by getting equipment to partners more quickly. Congress believes that the current government contracting process often adds too much time, which can leave allies waiting for years for necessary defense tools.
  • The government will be required to track and report how long these sales take compared to direct company sales. They must also identify the main causes of delays and explain what steps they are taking to make the process move faster.
  • By allowing more direct sales, the bill seeks to make American defense companies more competitive globally. If the U.S. can deliver equipment faster than other countries, it helps keep American businesses as the top choice for international partners.

Milestones

4 milestones13 actions
Sep 3, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sep 2, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 2, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 20 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3727)

Sep 2, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 20 (Roll no. 219).

Sep 2, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralSep 2, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

395
20
Democrat
184 – 20 · 8
Republican
211 – 0 · 7
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Made-in-America Defense Act

Bill NumberHR 4216
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(5)
R: 5

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