Rep Green Sponsors UK ITAR Carve Out

Posted 6/9/23

Tuesday June 6, the 79th anniversary of D-Day, Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) introduced a bill reforming the Arms Export Control Act. The Special Relationship Military Improvement Act of 2023 (HR 3857) will provide the United Kingdom with an improved status under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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