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End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4558| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2019
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (16)
Jackie Speier (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act of 2019 This bill modifies requirements for, and limits on, the transfer of defense articles and services to Cyprus. The Department of State shall generally not deny exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles or services to or from Cyprus if the request is made by or on behalf of Cyprus and if Cyprus is the end user of such articles or services. However, even if these conditions are met, the State Department may deny such a transfer based on credible human rights concerns. Furthermore, the existing policy to deny exports, re-exports, or transfers of articles on the U.S. Munitions List to Cyprus shall remain in effect unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Cyprus is (1) cooperating with U.S. efforts to reform anti-money-laundering regulations and financial regulatory oversight, and (2) taking steps to deny Russian military vessels access to ports for refueling and servicing. The President may temporarily waive the export denial policy for U.S. national security interests.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • September 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-2913: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  • S 116-1102: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
Congressional oversightCyprusDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and inland water transportationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harborsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictions

End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4558| House 
| Updated: 9/27/2019
End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act of 2019 This bill modifies requirements for, and limits on, the transfer of defense articles and services to Cyprus. The Department of State shall generally not deny exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles or services to or from Cyprus if the request is made by or on behalf of Cyprus and if Cyprus is the end user of such articles or services. However, even if these conditions are met, the State Department may deny such a transfer based on credible human rights concerns. Furthermore, the existing policy to deny exports, re-exports, or transfers of articles on the U.S. Munitions List to Cyprus shall remain in effect unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Cyprus is (1) cooperating with U.S. efforts to reform anti-money-laundering regulations and financial regulatory oversight, and (2) taking steps to deny Russian military vessels access to ports for refueling and servicing. The President may temporarily waive the export denial policy for U.S. national security interests.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • September 27, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (16)
Jackie Speier (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-2913: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  • S 116-1102: Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCyprusDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and inland water transportationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harborsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictions