SRES 508 114th Congress Senate International Affairs Israel Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Military operations and strategy

A resolution expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel.

Introduced: June 22, 2016 See on congress.gov

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Jun 22, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4473-4474)

Jun 22, 2016

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms:

that Israel is a major U.S. strategic partner,
that it is U.S. policy and law to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and self-defense capacity, and
support of an Israeli tiered missile defense program.

Urges finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel.

Supports a long-term Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel that increases the amount of aid from previous agreements and enhances Israel's military capabilities.

What's happening now June 22, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4473-4474)

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