HR 5066
114th Congress
House
International Affairs
Foreign aid and international relief
Israel
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Oil and gas
Research and development
United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016
Introduced: April 26, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
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.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1