1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End the Cyprus Arms Embargo Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Republic of Cyprus is a vital strategic partner to the United States. (2) The Republic of Cyprus is a critical member of the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. (3) The United States cooperates closely with the Republic of Cyprus through information sharing agreements. (4) High-level United States officials have assisted the Republic of Cyprus with crafting that nation’s national security strategy. (5) The United States provides training to Cypriot officials in areas such as cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and explosive ordnance disposal and stockpile management. (6) The Republic of Cyprus is a valued member of the Proliferation Security Initiative to combat the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction. (7) The Republic of Cyprus continues to work closely with the United Nations and regional partners in Europe— (A) to combat terrorism through law enforcement; (B) to counter violent extremism programs; and (C) to combat terrorism through financial mechanisms. (8) The United States and the Republic of Cyprus maintain strong bilateral economic relations, particularly in sectors such as energy, financial services, and logistics. (9) The energy exploration in the Republic of Cyprus’s Exclusive Economic Zone and territorial waters— (A) includes the participation of United States companies; (B) furthers United States interests by providing a potential alternative to Russian gas for United States allies and partners