H.R.8661

Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026

Introduced·5/4/26

Authorizes the Secretary of State to provide loans and loan guarantees for defense procurement and requires annual reporting.

The Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026 allows the Secretary of State to offer direct loans and loan guarantees to countries or international organizations for defense procurement. This includes financing for defense articles, services, and design and construction services. The Secretary can set interest rates and repayment terms for these loans. The Act mandates annual reporting to Congress on these loans and guarantees, including their recipients, amounts, terms, purposes, and their impact on U.S. national security.

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History

May 13

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 13

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 9.

May 4

House

Introduced in House