H.R. 4413 · In committee · International Affairs

End the Cyprus Embargo Act

What it does

Directs the Secretary of State to cease applying a blanket denial policy for exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles and defense services to the Republic of Cyprus when requested by or for the benefit of the Cyprus government, effective upon enactment.
Preserves the authority to deny defense exports to Cyprus on credible human rights grounds notwithstanding the general exemption.
Allows the President to waive the Cyprus defense-export exemption for one fiscal year if essential to U.S. national security interests.
Permits the President to terminate the exemption in five-year intervals beginning five years after enactment if Cyprus ceases cooperation on anti-money laundering reforms or begins permitting Russian military vessel refueling.

Dec 3, 2025: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs