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U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act
To authorize International Military Education and Training Assistance for Greece.
Summary
This bill authorizes the President to provide International Military Education and Training (IMET) assistance to Greece for military education and training purposes. The stated purposes include training Greek military leaders, fostering understanding between the United States and Greece, building military partnerships, enhancing operational interoperability, and promoting professional military education with emphasis on civilian control and human rights. The bill authorizes $1,800,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out these activities.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH)
9 cosponsors
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI)
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL)
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY)
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE)
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA)
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ)
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA)
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
Actions (4)
- May 13, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3. · house
- May 13, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Mar 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Mar 19, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 19, 2026
Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, Ms. Titus, and Ms. Malliotakis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To authorize International Military Education and Training Assistance for Greece.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act”.
SEC. 2. INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR GREECE.
(a) In General.—The President is authorized to provide assistance under chapter 5 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2347 et seq.; relating to International Military Education and Training (IMET)) to Greece for the following purposes:
(1) Training of future leaders.
(2) Fostering a better understanding of the United States.
(3) Establishing a rapport between the United States Armed Forces and Greece’s military to build partnerships for the future.
(4) Enhancing interoperability and capabilities for joint operations.
(5) Focusing on professional military education, civilian control of the military, and protection of human rights.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to $1,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section. <all>
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