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H.R. 5141 115th Congress House

United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018

Official title: To make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions and to authorize assistance for Israel, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 17, 2018 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
May 9, 2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 9, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 9, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 1, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Mar 1, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 22, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018

This bill extends Military Financing Program grants for Israel through FY2023.

The Department of Defense shall conduct a joint assessment with Israel regarding: (1) precision guided munitions needed by Israel in a sustained armed confrontation with Hezbollah and other armed groups and terrorist organizations, and (2) related U.S. assistance and resupply planning.

The President may utilize the Special Defense Acquisition Fund to transfer precision guided munitions and related defense articles and services to reserve stocks for Israel.

Authorities for loan guarantees and the war reserves stockpile for Israel are extended through FY2023.

The Department of Homeland Security shall establish a seven-year grant program with Israel to support: (1) cybersecurity research and development, and (2) commercialization of cybersecurity technology.

The U.S. Agency for International Development may enter into memoranda of understanding with Israel to advance common goals on energy, agriculture and food security, democracy, economic growth, education, and health.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shall continue to work with the Israel Space Agency to pursue peaceful space exploration and science initiatives.

The President may enter into a cooperative project agreement with Israel to carry out research and joint production of defense articles and services to detect and destroy unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) that threaten the United States or Israel.

The bill states that it is U.S. policy to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge.

 Related & companion bills 6
  • HR 1159 United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
  • S 719 United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017
  • S 2497 United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
  • HR 5117 United States-Israel Joint Drone Detection Cooperation Act
  • S 2504 United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act
  • HR 612 United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017
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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 218
All 218 Democratic 70 Republican 67
Tipton, Scott
· Sep 25, 2018
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Sep 20, 2018
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Sep 13, 2018
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Sep 12, 2018
Marino, Tom
· Sep 12, 2018
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Sep 12, 2018
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Sep 12, 2018
Tsongas, Niki
· Sep 12, 2018
Brooks, Susan
· Sep 7, 2018
Collins, Doug
· Sep 7, 2018
 R
Smucker, Lloyd
Pennsylvania · Sep 7, 2018
Stewart, Chris
· Sep 7, 2018
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Sep 7, 2018
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Aug 28, 2018
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Aug 21, 2018
BRADY, KEVIN
· Aug 17, 2018
Hollingsworth, Trey
· Aug 17, 2018
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Aug 7, 2018
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jul 24, 2018
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jul 24, 2018
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 17, 2018
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Jul 10, 2018
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jul 10, 2018
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jul 10, 2018
 D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Jul 3, 2018
Graves, Tom
· Jul 3, 2018
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Jun 29, 2018
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 29, 2018
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Jun 29, 2018
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Jun 29, 2018
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Jun 26, 2018
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Jun 26, 2018
Mitchell, Paul
· Jun 26, 2018
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jun 21, 2018
 D
Gomez, Jimmy
California · Jun 21, 2018
JOHNSON, SAM
· Jun 21, 2018
 D
Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Jun 15, 2018
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jun 15, 2018
 R
Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Jun 12, 2018
 R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jun 12, 2018
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 5, 2018
Pearce, Stevan
· Jun 5, 2018
Rooney, Thomas
· Jun 5, 2018
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Jun 5, 2018
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · May 29, 2018
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 29, 2018
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · May 29, 2018
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · May 29, 2018
 R
Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · May 18, 2018
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · May 18, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5141: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5141/
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