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SRES 383 114th Congress Senate International Affairs Advanced technology and technological innovations Computer security and identity theft Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad General energy matters International organizations and cooperation Israel Middle East Public-private cooperation Scientific communication Water use and supply

A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.

Introduced: March 1, 2016 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 27, 2016
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2500)
Apr 27, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2500)
Apr 27, 2016
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2499-2500)
Mar 16, 2016
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
Mar 16, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Mar 10, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 1, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1140)
Mar 1, 2016
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance.

Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States.

Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel, foster public and private sector participation and investment, and remove barriers to, and provide incentives for, private sector market entry.

Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology and cybersecurity.

What's happening now April 27, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2500)

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