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U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2000

U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021

This bill authorizes programs to provide defense-related assistance to Greece and addresses related issues.

The bill authorizes providing to Greece from FY2022-FY2026 (1) assistance through the European Recapitalization Incentive Program to help Greece meet its defense needs and transition away from Russian-produced military equipment; and (2) International Military Education and Training assistance for various purposes, including to train future leaders and to establish rapport between the U.S. Armed Forces and Greece's military.

The President may expedite the delivery of future purchases of F-35 aircraft by Greece.

The bill also establishes a group of Senators to meet annually with representatives from Cyprus, Greece, and Israel to discuss various issues such as maritime security, defense cooperation, and energy.

Current Status of Bill S 2000

Bill S 2000 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2021. Bill S 2000 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 9, 2021.  Bill S 2000's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2000

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2000

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Cyprus
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Greece
- Human rights
- Infrastructure development
- Israel
- Members of Congress
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military education and training
- Military facilities and property
- Military operations and strategy
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
- Oil and gas
- Russia
- Senate
- Transportation safety and security
- U.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2000

U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021
U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021
A bill to promote the United States-Greece defense partnership, and for other purposes.
U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021

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