Congress·In Progress·H.R. 8019

U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act

Military Training Support for Greece

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is actively moving through the initial review phase, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both Democrats and Republicans and targets a key ally, but small foreign aid bills often struggle to get a full vote in a crowded schedule.

Key Points

This bill would provide Greece with $1.8 million every year from 2027 through 2031 for military education and training. The money is meant to help Greek military officers learn from U.S. programs and build stronger ties between the two countries.
The training focuses on teaching future leaders how to work closely with the U.S. military. It also covers important topics like how civilian leaders should oversee the military and how to protect human rights during operations.
By funding these programs, the U.S. aims to make it easier for both nations to carry out joint missions. This helps ensure that the Greek military uses similar standards and methods as the American armed forces.
The total cost of the program would be $9 million over five years. This is a relatively small amount of federal spending used to strengthen a long-term partnership with a key ally in Europe.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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May 13, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

May 13, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 19, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mar 19, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act

Bill NumberHR 8019

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.

Data Sources

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Cosponsors

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D: 4R: 4

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