Values in Arms Export Act of 2026

This bill would make a foreign government's respect for human rights and the laws of war a central factor in whether it can buy U.S. weapons and military services. It would create a program to monitor how designated "countries of concern" use U.S. weapons, and would bar those countries from buying certain weapons for three years, or from most sales for ten years in some cases. It would create an independent Human Rights and Law of War Oversight Board with five Senate-confirmed members who could designate countries of concern and review arms transfers. It would also require human rights risk assessments for arms sales and export licenses, and regular reports to Congress.

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Sponsors

• Patty Murray Democrat sponsor
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