II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2925 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mrs. Shaheen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To limit the transfer of F–35 aircraft to foreign countries.

1. Limitation on transfer of F–35 aircraft to foreign countries (a) In general Except as provided under subsection (b), no funds may be obligated or expended— (1) to transfer, facilitate the transfer, or authorize the transfer of, an F–35 aircraft to a foreign country; or (2) to transfer intellectual property or technical data necessary for, or related to, any maintenance or support of the F–35 aircraft. (b) Exception The Secretary of Defense may waive the limitation under subsection (a) after submitting a written certification to Congress that the receiving country is not— (1) taking steps to degrade NATO interoperability; (2) exposing NATO assets to hostile actors; (3) degrading the general security of NATO member countries; (4) seeking to import or purchase defense articles from a foreign country with respect to which sanctions are imposed by the United States; or (5) wrongfully or unlawfully detaining 1 or more United States citizens.