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  • The bill S. 4563, titled the “United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2024,” aims to strengthen defense cooperation between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It proposes expedited processes for defense sales to Jordan and efforts to enhance...

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    The bill wants to help the United States and Jordan work better together to keep each other safe. It talks about making it easier for Jordan to get defense tools and working together on defense projects until 2028.

  • S. 4177, titled the "Restoring American Deterrence Act of 2024," aims to strengthen the United States' strategic defense posture by implementing recommendations from a recent commission report. The bill outlines plans for modernizing the U.S. military's nuclear and...

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    The "Restoring American Deterrence Act of 2024" is like a plan to make sure the U.S. stays strong and ready by updating its defense systems and taking care of its special defense workers, but some parts of the plan don't explain well how much money it will cost or why it's needed.

  • The United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2024 aims to enhance defense collaboration between the U.S. and Jordan. It proposes treating Jordan similarly to certain designated countries under the Arms Export Control Act for a period of three years, fostering...

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    The United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2024 is like a promise from the U.S. to help Jordan be safer by sharing defense tools and working together more on security. This promise involves lots of money and some special rules, but people are worried because it's not clear exactly how everything will be checked or how they’ll know if it’s working well.