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United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016

Introduced: April 26, 2016 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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.
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Apr 26, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Apr 26, 2016
Introduced in House
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United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016

This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to Israel to protect Israel's coastline and natural gas fields located in its exclusive economic zone.

Activities that may be supported by such assistance include:

  • procurement and sustainment of the David's Sling Weapon System,
  • payment of incremental expenses incurred by Israel resulting from participation in a bilateral or multilateral military exercise of the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard,
  • conduct of increased U.S. naval vessel visits at Israeli ports, and
  • conduct of joint research and development for advanced maritime domain awareness capabilities.
What's happening now April 26, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5066: United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-5066/
MLA
"H.R. 5066: United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-5066/.
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H.R. 5066, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-5066/.
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