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

12/30/2022, 4:02 PM

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.

Congress
117

Number
S - 2000

Introduced on
2021-06-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/24/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to promote the United States-Greece defense partnership, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
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

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Latest Summary1/20/2022

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 ...


Latest Action6/24/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.