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A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes.
7/10/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4647
Bill 118 s 4647, also known as the "Munitions Export Control Act," aims to transfer the regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State. The bill seeks to enhance national security by ensuring that the export of sensitive military equipment and technology is closely monitored and regulated by the Department of State, which has more experience and expertise in handling such matters.
The transfer of regulatory control is intended to streamline the process of approving munitions exports and to ensure that the United States maintains strict oversight over the transfer of military equipment to foreign countries. By centralizing control within the Department of State, the bill aims to improve coordination and communication between government agencies involved in the export approval process.
In addition to transferring regulatory control, the bill also includes provisions for enhancing transparency and accountability in the export approval process. This includes requiring regular reporting on approved exports and establishing mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing compliance with export regulations. Overall, Bill 118 s 4647 seeks to strengthen national security by ensuring that the export of munitions is conducted in a responsible and controlled manner. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to enhance oversight and regulation of munitions exports.
The transfer of regulatory control is intended to streamline the process of approving munitions exports and to ensure that the United States maintains strict oversight over the transfer of military equipment to foreign countries. By centralizing control within the Department of State, the bill aims to improve coordination and communication between government agencies involved in the export approval process.
In addition to transferring regulatory control, the bill also includes provisions for enhancing transparency and accountability in the export approval process. This includes requiring regular reporting on approved exports and establishing mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing compliance with export regulations. Overall, Bill 118 s 4647 seeks to strengthen national security by ensuring that the export of munitions is conducted in a responsible and controlled manner. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to enhance oversight and regulation of munitions exports.
Current Status of Bill S 4647
Bill S 4647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2024. Bill S 4647 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2024.  Bill S 4647's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4647
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4647
A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes.
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