A bill to modify the provision of law on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
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Latest Action · May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1896 modifies U.S. law governing the expedited review process for exporting advanced technologies to three close allies: Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The bill expands the definition of what counts as an "export" under the existing expedited review rules to include not just direct sales but also resales, transfers between parties, temporary imports, and brokering activities involving defense articles and services. This change, which amends Section 1344 of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to streamline approvals for technology transfers among these allied nations by clarifying that the faster review process applies to a broader range of transactions. The bill does not establish new funding or specific timelines but rather modifies existing procedures to make technology sharing with these key allies more efficient. Senators John Cornyn and Chris Coons introduced the legislation in May 2025.
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