India Caucus Members Introduce Legislation to Fast-Track Weapons Sales to India
Washington,
June 22, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz (R-FL-6), Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8), Andy Barr (R-KY-6), and Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) introduced bipartisan legislation to fast-track U.S. weapon sales to India. U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
"By removing red tape around military sales, we are recognizing India as the key partner it is. Together, the United States and India will continue to cooperate and safeguard our shared national security interests and promote stability in the Indo-Pacific region,” said Barr. “As the world’s largest democracies, strengthening our global partnership is paramount in addressing the challenges of today and securing a safer future for all."
“Strengthening the U.S.-India strategic partnership is vital to the prosperity and security of not only both nations, but also other democracies around the world,” said Krishnamoorthi. “That is why I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to expand security cooperation between the United States and India by adding India to the list of partners included in the Arms Export Control Act. On the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, where I serve as the Ranking Member, we passed this legislative recommendation with overwhelming bipartisan support. Now we must pass this bipartisan measure into law.” |