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HR 1159 115th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications International organizations and cooperation Israel Middle East Scientific communication Space flight and exploration

United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

Introduced: February 16, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 700). (text: CR 12/18/2017 H10161)
Dec 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10312-10313)
Dec 18, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 18, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1159.
Dec 18, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10161-10162)
Dec 18, 2017
Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 28, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 28, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 20, 2017 House · vote #700 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 411–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest, taking all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United States.

What's happening now December 21, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 5141 Related bill United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
  • S 2497 Related bill United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
  • S 2504 Related bill United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Democratic 7 Republican 6
Faso, John
· Dec 18, 2017
SMITH, LAMAR
· Dec 18, 2017
Curbelo, Carlos
· Sep 28, 2017
 R
Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Sep 28, 2017
 R
Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Sep 28, 2017
 D
Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Jul 14, 2017
 D
Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Jul 14, 2017
 D
Soto, Darren
Florida · Jul 14, 2017
 R
Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Mar 2, 2017
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 2, 2017
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Mar 2, 2017
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Mar 2, 2017
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Mar 2, 2017
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Mar 2, 2017
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Mar 2, 2017
Bridenstine, Jim
· Feb 16, 2017
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Feb 16, 2017
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Feb 16, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1159: United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1159/
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"H.R. 1159: United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1159/.
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