Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026
This bill authorizes the U.S. Secretary of State to provide direct loans and loan guarantees to foreign countries or international organizations for purchasing defense equipment and services. These financial tools are intended to help allies acquire military supplies while ensuring the transactions align with U.S. national security interests. The legislation allows the State Department to set interest rates and repayment terms, provided they comply with existing laws and available funding. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the loans issued, their recipients, and an assessment of their impact on national security.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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2
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May 13, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 9.
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
May 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
lower
May 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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