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HRES 218 115th Congress House

Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.

Introduced: March 27, 2017 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 29, 2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 29, 2017
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Mar 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 21, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 29, 2017

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

 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 and foster public and private sector participation.

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 45
All 45 Democratic 23 Republican 9
Renacci, James
· Jul 3, 2017
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jun 28, 2017
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Jun 28, 2017
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Jun 28, 2017
Costello, Ryan
· Jun 28, 2017
Paulsen, Erik
· Jun 28, 2017
ROYCE, ED
· Jun 28, 2017
Russell, Steve
· Jun 28, 2017
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 28, 2017
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jun 28, 2017
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 27, 2017
Zeldin, Lee
· Jun 26, 2017
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 2, 2017
 D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Jun 2, 2017
 D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · May 30, 2017
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · May 26, 2017
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · May 24, 2017
 R
Rutherford, John H.
Florida · May 23, 2017
 D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · May 19, 2017
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 1, 2017
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Apr 28, 2017
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Apr 26, 2017
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Apr 17, 2017
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Apr 17, 2017
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Mar 27, 2017
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Mar 27, 2017
O'Rourke, Beto
· Mar 27, 2017
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Mar 21, 2017
Delaney, John
· Mar 21, 2017
DeSantis, Ron
· Mar 21, 2017
Donovan, Daniel
· Mar 21, 2017
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Mar 21, 2017
Marino, Tom
· Mar 21, 2017
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Mar 21, 2017
Roskam, Peter
· Mar 21, 2017
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Mar 21, 2017
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Mar 21, 2017
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Mar 21, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 218: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-218/
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"H. Res. 218: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-218/.
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