Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Ryan Zinke (R-MT) have introduced the Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales (ARMS) Act. This bipartisan proposal aims to expedite the delivery of U.S.-made critical defense capabilities to allies by expanding the Special Defense Acquisition Fund (SDAF).
“This bipartisan bill will help ensure that America’s allies and partners can receive critical defense equipment in a timely manner,” said Congressman Aderholt. “By strengthening the SDAF, this legislation not only supports national security interests abroad, but invests in our industrial defense base at home.”
The bill seeks to address inefficiencies and delays in the current Foreign Military Sales process. The urgency has increased as international demand for U.S. defense products approaches two-to-one over domestic acquisition.
“The ARMS Act is a win-win for our economic and national security, investing in both our critical manufacturing here at home and our allies’ defense abroad,” said Rep. Jared Moskowitz.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta noted, “It’s unfortunate, but unnecessary and burdensome bureaucratic delays slow down the ability of the United States to fully support our democratic allies when they need it most.”
“I’ve made it my mission to eliminate bureaucratic delays that prevent America’s life-saving defense capabilities from reaching our allies,” said Rep. Ryan Zinke.
The SDAF continues to have strong bipartisan support in Congress and from current and past administrations. The Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales Act is supported by leading defense organizations including the Professional Services Counsel, National Defense Industrial Association, and Aerospace Industries Association.
