HR8019Referred to Committee

U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-19
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
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Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
Democrat · NH · Representative
Votes with party: 92.5% (590 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (9)

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.

2026-05-13

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen military and defense partnerships between the United States and Greece, likely including increased joint training exercises, equipment sharing, and coordination on security issues in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The changes would affect military personnel, defense contractors, and foreign policy, while potentially increasing U.S. influence and presence in a strategically important area near Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

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International Affairs

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8019 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8019 To authorize International Military Education and Training Assistance for Greece. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2026 Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, Ms. Titus, and Ms. Malliotakis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize International Military Education and Training Assistance for Greece. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act''. SEC. 2. INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR GREECE. (a) In General.--The President is authorized to provide assistance under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.; relating to International Military Education and Training (IMET)) to Greece for the following purposes: (1) Training of future leaders. (2) Fostering a better understanding of the United States. (3) Establishing a rapport between the United States Armed Forces and Greece's military to build partnerships for the future. (4) Enhancing interoperability and capabilities for joint operations. (5) Focusing on professional military education, civilian control of the military, and protection of human rights. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to $1,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section. <all>
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