Resource Page - Congressional Arms Trade Measures 2019

Arms Trade Responsibility, Transparency, and Reporting

S. 854 - Enhancing Human Rights Protections in Arms Sales Act of 2019

H.R. 332 - Arms Sale Oversight Act of 2019

H.R. 1033 - Return Expenses Paid and Yielded Act or “REPAY Act” (likely short title - bill text not yet available)

Introduced Feb. 7 - see status, text
Experts* to contact: forthcoming. Additional expert suggested is Mandy Smithberger at the Project for Government Oversight.

H.R.2500 / S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

H.R. 2500 introduced May 2 - see status, text
- Section 1270 amends Section 36 of the Arms Export Control Act to require the President to consult with the Senate and House Foreign Relations Committees not later than 3 days after using a declared emergency to circumvent Congressional oversight over arms exports. Additionally, a detailed report on all arms sales covered must be made, and none of the sales must be delivered after 90 days from the declaration of emergency.
- Section 1270F prohibits the use of Special Acquisition Fund money to militarily support Saudi Arabia and the UAE
- Section 1270G prohibits arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates under the emergency provisions of the AECA
- Section 1270H prohibits direct U.S. military operations against the Houthis and intelligence and refueling support to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen
- Section 1270J prohibits funding for intermediate-range cruise and ballistic missile development
S. 1790 introduced June 11 - see status, text
- Sections 1270 and 1270F-H are identical to H.R. 2500

H.R.3352 - Department of State Authorization Act of 2019

Introduced July 24 - status, text
Subtitle B - Foreign Military Assistance - amends Section 36 of the 1976 Arms Export Control Act to require consultation and certification for emergency authorities relating to arms sales
The bill has language supporting an end to US exports to Saudis and promotion of human rights