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H.R. 1992 113th Congress House

Israel QME Enhancement Act

Official title: To amend the requirements relating to assessment of Israel's qualitative military edge over military threats, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 18, 2013 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 12, 2013
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 11, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 636). (text: CR H7650)
Dec 11, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7668-7669)
Dec 11, 2013
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 11, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1992.
Dec 11, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7650-7653)
Dec 11, 2013
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 20, 2013
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 20, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2706-2707)
May 15, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 15, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 11, 2013 House · vote #636 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 399–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 12, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Israel QME Enhancement Act - Directs the President, on a biennial basis, to: (1) carry out an assessment of the extent to which Israel possesses a qualitative military edge over military threats to it, and (2) submit a related report to Congress. (Current law requires an assessment on an ongoing basis and a report every four years.)

Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on: (1) the range of cyber and asymmetric threats posed to Israel by state and non-state actors, and (2) joint U.S.-Israel efforts to address such threats.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 20
All 20 Democratic 5 Republican 3
Kinzinger, Adam
· Nov 19, 2013
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Nov 18, 2013
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Nov 12, 2013
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Oct 30, 2013
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Oct 30, 2013
Yoho, Ted
· Oct 29, 2013
Cook, Paul
· Oct 9, 2013
 R
Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Oct 9, 2013
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Oct 9, 2013
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Oct 9, 2013
Michaud, Michael
· Sep 10, 2013
Poe, Ted
· May 22, 2013
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · May 21, 2013
Lance, Leonard
· May 17, 2013
Meadows, Mark
· May 17, 2013
Price, Tom
· May 17, 2013
Roskam, Peter
· May 16, 2013
Gabbard, Tulsi
· May 15, 2013
ROYCE, ED
· May 15, 2013
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · May 15, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1992: Israel QME Enhancement Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1992/
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