Contact Congress about H.R. 4335: Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

Some U.S. defense sales to certain Middle East and North African partners could move faster. The countries must have normal relations with Israel and work with the U.S. against Iran-linked threats. Congress would still get notice, but on a shorter timeline.

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Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.

Latest action on H.R. 4335: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Middle East and North African countries that already have normal ties with Israel or may seek closer security ties with the United States. It also affects Congress, because lawmakers would get repeated reports but less review time for some defense deals. U.S. defense officials, arms exporters, Israel, and regional security partners could also feel the effects as sales move through a faster process.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could help some U.S. partners get defense tools faster while Iran and Iran-linked groups remain a major security concern. Faster approvals could strengthen cooperation among countries that work with Israel and the United States. It could also reduce the time Congress and the public have to examine sensitive arms deals. The real impact would depend on which countries qualify and how often the administration uses the faster process.

Key provisions in H.R. 4335

• The Secretary of State must pick which countries qualify. A country must have normal diplomatic ties with Israel and work on regional security against Iran or Iran-linked groups.
• The U.S. must use faster approval steps for some defense sales to those countries. This covers sales, leases, exports, and transfers of U.S. defense items and services under current arms export laws.
• Congress would get less review time for some deals. The President must send the required certification at least 15 calendar days before approval, even when current law would allow more time.
• Each certification must explain why the deal fits U.S. goals in the region. It must also describe safeguards to keep sensitive U.S. technology and capabilities away from China, Russia, and groups they control.
• The Secretary of State must send Congress a plan for carrying out the bill. The first plan is due within 60 days after the bill becomes law, and new reports are due every 60 days after that.

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What is H.R. 4335?

Some U.S. defense sales to certain Middle East and North African partners could move faster. The countries must have normal relations with Israel and work with the U.S. against Iran-linked threats. Congress would still get notice, but on a shorter timeline.

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