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Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; Statutory Debarment Under the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

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The U.S. Department of State has imposed statutory debarment on individuals convicted of violating arms export laws or related conspiracy. This debarment affects eligibility for various immigration and trade-related benefits. The action is based on convictions under the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
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SourceFed. Register
PublishedJuly 24, 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has imposed statutory debarment under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) on persons convicted of violating, or conspiracy to violate, the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).

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