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HR 4810 114th Congress House International Affairs Israel Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Military procurement, research, weapons development

U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation Act

Introduced: March 17, 2016 Introduced by: Stefanik, Elise M. Republican · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Mar 23, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Mar 17, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 17, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities on a joint basis with Israel to establish directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mortars, and improvised explosive devices.

Activities carried out pursuant to such authority shall be conducted in a manner that protects sensitive information and U.S. and Israeli national security interests.

DOD's Missile Defense Agency shall be lead agency in carrying out these activities.

What's happening now March 23, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

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