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H.R. 938 113th Congress House

United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014

Official title: To strengthen the strategic alliance between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 14, 2013 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 2014
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 5, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 95). (text: CR 3/4/2014 H2109-2111)
Mar 5, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2167-2168)
Mar 4, 2014
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.
Mar 4, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2109-2115)
Mar 4, 2014
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 4, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 938.
Jan 29, 2014
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 29, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 8, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
Mar 21, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Mar 4, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 5, 2014 House · vote #95 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 410–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 6, 2014

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 - (Sec. 3) Declares that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States.

Title I: United States-Israel Strategic Alliance - (Sec. 101) Amends the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 to change language regarding certain actions to assist in the defense of Israel and to protect U.S. interests from a "sense of Congress" to actions the "President should take."

Requires the President to report to Congress regarding such actions.

Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to extend authority to transfer certain obsolete or surplus Department of Defense (DOD) items to Israel.

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend authority to make additions to foreign-based defense stockpiles for use as war reserve stocks through FY2015.

Requires the President to report to Congress regarding the status of Israel's qualitative military edge every two years. (Such report is currently due every four years.)

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

(Sec. 102) Directs the President to direct the Secretary of State to undertake discussions with Israel to identify the steps necessary to include Israel within the list of countries eligible for the Strategic Trade Authorization exception to the requirement for a license for the export, re-export, or in-country transfer of an item subject to certain export controls. (This exception authorizes exports, re-exports, and in-country transfers, including releases within a single country of software source code and technology to foreign nationals, in lieu of a license that would otherwise be required. The list of countries eligible for the license exception covers those countries with respect to which the reasons for control that would ordinarily impose the license requirement include national security, chemical or biological weapons, nuclear nonproliferation, regional stability, crime control, and/or significant items authorized for destinations in or nationals of a specified Country Group.)

Directs the President to report to Congress on the status of such negotiations every 180 days for three years or until Israel is included in the list of eligible countries.

Directs the President to direct the Secretary of Commerce to ensure that Israel is treated no less favorably than other members or adherents to the Missile Technology Control Regime.

Urges the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to consider giving preference to providing insurance, financing, or reinsurance for energy and water projects in Israel.

Authorizes the President to carry out cooperative activities with Israel and to provide assistance to Israel that promotes cooperation in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, alternative fuel technologies, and civil space.

Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Director of the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency and with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to enter into cooperative research pilot programs with Israel for: (1) border, maritime, and aviation security; (2) explosives detection; and (3) emergency services. Authorizes FY2014 appropriations.

(Sec. 103) Expresses a sense of Congress that the United States and Israel should take steps to increase cyber-security cooperation.

(Sec. 104) States that it should be U.S. policy that the President should provide assistance, upon Israel's request, for the David's Sling Weapon System, the joint United States-Israel Arrow Weapon System (Arrow 2 and Arrow 3), and the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system.

(Sec. 105) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States and Israel should continue collaborative efforts to enhance Israel's military capabilities, (2) the United States and Israel should conclude an updated Memorandum of Understanding regarding U.S. security assistance to help Israel meet its security requirements and uphold its qualitative military edge, (3) the United States should ensure that Israel has timely access to important military equipment, and (4) the United States should continue to support Israel's right of self-defense.

(Sec. 106) States that it shall be U.S. policy to include Israel in the list of countries that participate in the visa waiver program when Israel satisfies, and as long as Israel continues to satisfy, such program's requirements.

(Sec. 107) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of State should continue its coordination on monitoring and combating anti-Semitism with the government of Israel.

Title II: United States-Israel Energy Cooperation - (Sec. 201) Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, with respect to United States-Israel energy cooperation, to authorize the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to make grants to eligible applicants, including projects involving joint ventures of the U.S. and Israeli governments, to promote: (1) natural gas energy, including natural gas projects conducted by or in conjunction with the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation, the United States-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation; and the United States-Israel Science and Technology Foundation; and (2) improvement of energy efficiency and the overall performance of water technologies through research and development in water desalination, wastewater treatment and reclamation, and other water treatment refiners.

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between DOE, including its National Laboratories, and the government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions.

Limits the federal share of costs under such agreements to 50%.

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish a joint United States-Israel Center based in an area of the United States with the experience, knowledge, and expertise in offshore energy development to further collaboration to develop more robust academic cooperation in energy innovation technology and engineering, water science, technology transfer, and analysis of geopolitical implications of new natural resource development and associated areas.

Extends the grant program through FY2021.

Title III: Offset - (Sec. 301) Amends the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 to reduce specified funding for Pakistan through FY2014.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 7
 Cosponsors 355
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Mar 5, 2014
R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Mar 4, 2014
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Mar 4, 2014
D
Scott, David
Georgia · Mar 4, 2014
Byrne, Bradley
· Jan 28, 2014
Cicilline, David
· Jan 27, 2014
Negrete McLeod, Gloria
· Nov 21, 2013
COBLE, HOWARD
· Nov 20, 2013
Yoho, Ted
· Nov 20, 2013
R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Oct 30, 2013
Heck, Denny
· Sep 18, 2013
Cook, Paul
· Sep 11, 2013
R
Daines, Steve
Montana · Sep 11, 2013
Duncan, Jeff
· Sep 11, 2013
Reichert, David
· Sep 11, 2013
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Sep 11, 2013
R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Sep 11, 2013
Kuster, Ann
· Aug 2, 2013
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Aug 1, 2013
R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jul 31, 2013
Payne, Donald
· Jul 30, 2013
D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jul 30, 2013
R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jul 30, 2013
COOPER, JAMES
· Jul 25, 2013
Harper, Gregg
· Jul 25, 2013
PRICE, DAVID
· Jul 25, 2013
Delaney, John
· Jul 19, 2013
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Jul 19, 2013
SLAUGHTER, LOUISE
· Jul 19, 2013
Walz, Timothy
· Jul 19, 2013
R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 15, 2013
Denham, Jeff
· Jul 15, 2013
Dent, Charles
· Jul 15, 2013
Gallego, Pete
· Jul 15, 2013
Gowdy, Trey
· Jul 15, 2013
Granger, Kay
· Jul 15, 2013
R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jul 15, 2013
D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jul 15, 2013
D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jul 15, 2013
RYAN, TIM
· Jul 15, 2013
SANCHEZ, LORETTA
· Jul 15, 2013
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 15, 2013
Shuster, Bill
· Jul 15, 2013
R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Jul 15, 2013
WOLF, FRANK
· Jul 15, 2013
R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jun 27, 2013
R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jun 27, 2013
Gabbard, Tulsi
· Jun 27, 2013
Garcia, Joe
· Jun 27, 2013
LEWIS, JOHN
· Jun 27, 2013
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