End the Cyprus Embargo Act

This bill would bar the Secretary of State from applying a policy of denial to exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles and defense services to or from the Republic of Cyprus, when the Cypriot government makes the request and is the end-user. The bar would not apply when a denial is based on credible human rights concerns. The President could waive the bar for one fiscal year for national security reasons. Starting five years after enactment, the President could end the bar for five-year periods by certifying to Congress that Cyprus is no longer cooperating on anti-money laundering reforms and no longer denying Russian military vessels port access for refueling and servicing.

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Sponsors

• Chris Pappas Democrat sponsor
• 12 cosponsors