U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 6/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-24Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
- 2021-06-24Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2021-06-24Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2021-06-22Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2021-06-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2021-06-09Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-24 (25)
U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021
This bill authorizes programs to provide defense-related assistance to Greece and addresses related issues.
The bill authorizes providing to Greece from FY2022-FY2026 (1) assistance through the European Recapitalization Incentive Program to help Greece meet its defense needs and transition away from Russian-produced military equipment; and (2) International Military Education and Training assistance for various purposes, including to train future leaders and to establish rapport between the U.S. Armed Forces and Greece's military.
The President may expedite the delivery of future purchases of F-35 aircraft by Greece.
The bill also establishes a group of Senators to meet annually with representatives from Cyprus, Greece, and Israel to discuss various issues such as maritime security, defense cooperation, and energy.
Cosponsors (5)
- Marco Rubio (R-FL)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Christopher Coons (D-DE)
- Mike Rounds (R-SD)
- Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Subjects
- Aviation and airports
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Cyprus
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Greece
- Human rights
- Infrastructure development
- Israel
- Members of Congress
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military education and training
- Military facilities and property
- Military operations and strategy
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
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