H.R.4233

AUKUS Reform for Military Optimization and Review Act ARMOR Act

Chamber Passed·9/3/25

The AUKUS Reform for Military Optimization and Review Act modifies defense trade regulations among the U.S., U.K., and Australia.

The AUKUS Reform for Military Optimization and Review Act, also known as the ARMOR Act, modifies provisions relating to defense trade and cooperation among the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It exempts certain exports and transfers of defense articles and services among these countries from congressional notification requirements. The Act mandates the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to review the Excluded Technologies List annually for 15 years.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Sep 3, 2025
Current
Foreign Relations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Sep 3, 2025

Senate

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

Sep 2, 2025

House

Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 2, 2025

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3736-3738)