; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. 4. Sense of Congress on loan program It is the sense of Congress that, as appropriate, the United States Government should provide direct loans to Moldova for the procurement of defense articles, defense services, and design and construction services pursuant to the authority of section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2763 ) to support the further development of Moldova’s military forces. 5. IMET cooperation with Moldova For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, there is authorized $1,000,000 for International Military Education and Training assistance for Moldova, which may be made available 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 Moldova’s military to build partnerships for the future. (4) Enhancement of interoperability and capabilities for joint operations. (5) Focusing on professional military education, civilian control of the military, and protection of human rights.