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Made-in-America Defense Act

USA119th CongressHR-4216| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (5)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to conduct an annual review of defense articles and services currently restricted to the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The core purpose is to identify items that could also be made available through direct commercial sales (DCS) , aiming to expedite their transfer to allies and partners. Congress emphasizes that the swift delivery of defense capabilities is crucial for strengthening American national security. The mandated review must analyze several key factors for each defense article or service under consideration. These include the average transfer time from initial request to delivery under both FMS and DCS, and the potential impact on the workload of the Departments of State and Defense if an item were transferred via DCS. Furthermore, the review must assess the benefits to United States national security and competitiveness that would result from such a change. Following each review, a comprehensive report must be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees, detailing transfer times, causes of delays, and justifications for any modifications to the FMS-Only list.

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Timeline
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3727-3728)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4216.
Sep 2, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741)
Sep 2, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741: 3)
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 20 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3727)
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Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • June 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3727-3728)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4216.


  • September 2, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741)


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741: 3)


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 20 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3727)
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  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Congressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsTrade restrictions

Made-in-America Defense Act

USA119th CongressHR-4216| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
This legislation directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to conduct an annual review of defense articles and services currently restricted to the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The core purpose is to identify items that could also be made available through direct commercial sales (DCS) , aiming to expedite their transfer to allies and partners. Congress emphasizes that the swift delivery of defense capabilities is crucial for strengthening American national security. The mandated review must analyze several key factors for each defense article or service under consideration. These include the average transfer time from initial request to delivery under both FMS and DCS, and the potential impact on the workload of the Departments of State and Defense if an item were transferred via DCS. Furthermore, the review must assess the benefits to United States national security and competitiveness that would result from such a change. Following each review, a comprehensive report must be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees, detailing transfer times, causes of delays, and justifications for any modifications to the FMS-Only list.

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Timeline
Jun 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 2, 2025
Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3727-3728)
Sep 2, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4216.
Sep 2, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 2, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741)
Sep 2, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741: 3)
Sep 2, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 20 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3727)
View Vote
Sep 2, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 3, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • June 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 2, 2025
    Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3727-3728)


  • September 2, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4216.


  • September 2, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741)


  • September 2, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3741: 3)


  • September 2, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 20 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3727)
    View Vote


  • September 2, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 3, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sheri Biggs

Sheri Biggs

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (5)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsTrade restrictions