Markup on Various Measures

The House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans convened on May 13, 2026, to markup and consider multiple legislative measures primarily focused on defense procurement, foreign military financing, and international security cooperation. Key procurement-related discussions included the expansion of foreign military financing (FMF) to allow direct commercial contracts with U.S. defense manufacturers, aiming to streamline arms sales to allies and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base. Several amendments were debated concerning oversight, transparency, and conflict of interest safeguards related to FMF use, with votes taken on these amendments. The committee also considered the Allied Defense Sales Act to encourage multinational defense purchases, the Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act to authorize FMF loans and loan guarantees, and the Taiwan Plus Act to expedite arms sales to Taiwan by elevating its status to that of NATO plus partners. Other measures included reauthorizations of military education and training programs for Greece, designating a U.S. embassy building in Kosovo, and legislation to secure critical mineral supply chains through the Dominance Act. The committee addressed reporting requirements for the State Department, aiming to reduce redundant reports while maintaining oversight on key issues such as Ukraine and the Middle East. Additionally, the committee passed a resolution condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and called for an end to external support for the conflict. Multiple roll call votes were postponed for later consideration, and bipartisan cooperation was noted throughout the markup process. The meeting concluded with the committee reporting several bills favorably to the House and preparing a large package of bipartisan suspension bills for floor consideration.