Proposed Amendment to Extend Arms Transfer Waivers for Cyprus

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would extend the legal window for the United States to waive restrictions on transferring defense articles to the Republic of Cyprus from one year to five years, potentially impacting long-term military cooperation and regional security policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Republic of Cyprus

The amendment modifies the legal duration of waivers regarding the transfer of defense articles to this nation.

Department of Defense

The agency's authority regarding arms transfers to Cyprus would be governed by the extended five-year waiver period if enacted.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is annual legislation that sets policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context
The Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 was enacted to strengthen U.S. cooperation with Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. context

Summary

Senators Booker and Moran have introduced an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would extend the duration of certain arms transfer s for the Republic of Cyprus. The proposal changes the expiration period for these waivers from one fiscal year to five fiscal years.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would extend the legal window for the United States to waive restrictions on transferring defense articles to the Republic of Cyprus from one year to five years, potentially impacting long-term military cooperation and regional security policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment change?

It extends the time period for which certain s on arms transfer restrictions to Cyprus are valid, moving from a one-year renewal cycle to a five-year cycle.

Is this amendment currently law?

No, it has been submitted and , meaning it is a proposal currently under consideration as part of the broader defense authorization bill.

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Extension of Waiver Duration

The amendment signals a shift toward longer-term regulatory stability for defense transfers to Cyprus by moving from annual to five-year waiver cycles.

Republic of Cyprus

Connected Entities

otherEastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019“Legislation being amended by this proposal.”Map →

locationRepublic of Cyprus“The nation affected by the proposed changes to arms transfer waiver limitations.”Map →

otherNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020“Legislation being amended by this proposal.”Map →

personMr. Moran“U.S. Senator who co-submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Booker“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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