119 HR 8019 IH: U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8019IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 19, 2026Mr. Pappas (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, Ms. Titus, and Ms. Malliotakis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo authorize International Military Education and Training Assistance for Greece.

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Short Title

This Act may be cited as the U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act.

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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.