HR 1992
113th Congress
House
International Affairs
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military readiness
Israel QME Enhancement Act
Introduced: May 15, 2013
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13 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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2013 | House · vote #636 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 399–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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