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Introduced: June 13, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7188-7193)
Jul 23, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7188-7193)
Jul 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1837.
Jul 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7188-7198)
Jul 23, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Apr 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 21, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, 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 21, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act

This bill authorizes various joint research and cooperation programs between the United States and Israel, reauthorizes security assistance to Israel, and establishes reporting requirements regarding various related issues.

The bill authorizes the Department of State to work with Israel on research and development to establish directed energy capabilities. It authorizes through FY2024 cooperative projects involving the United States, Israel, and developing countries to identify and address sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage.

The bill authorizes through FY2022 (1) activities of the U.S.-Israel Energy Center; (2) cooperation with and assistance to Israel related to security, explosives detection, and cybersecurity; (3) activities related to the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund; and (4) activities to establish a cooperative program with Israel to develop health technologies.

The State Department shall establish a grant program to support cybersecurity research and development and commercialization of cybersecurity technology open to joint ventures involving U.S. and Israeli entities.

The President shall establish contingency plans to provide Israel with necessary defense articles and services and assess plans to assist and supply Israel with munitions in the event of a sustained armed confrontation with Hezbollah.

The bill authorizes the President to (1) waive export control requirements and immediately transfer defense articles to Israel in response to an existing or imminent military threat, and (2) transfer precision guided munitions to Israel as necessary for legitimate self-defense.

The bill extends through FY2024 security assistance and loan guarantees for Israel.

What's happening now July 24, 2019

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

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 2488 Related bill U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act
  • S 2309 Related bill U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act
  • S 3176 Related bill United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020
  • HR 1820 Related bill United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act of 2019
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 15
 Cosponsors 224
All 224 Democratic 74 Republican 77
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Jul 23, 2019
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jul 23, 2019
BRADY, KEVIN
· Jul 22, 2019
Bustos, Cheri
· Jul 22, 2019
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jul 22, 2019
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 22, 2019
 D
Fletcher, Lizzie
Texas · Jul 22, 2019
Heck, Denny
· Jul 22, 2019
King, Steve
· Jul 22, 2019
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jul 18, 2019
 R
Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Jul 18, 2019
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jul 17, 2019
Richmond, Cedric
· Jul 17, 2019
 D
Harder, Josh
California · Jul 16, 2019
 D
Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Jul 16, 2019
VISCLOSKY, PETER
· Jul 16, 2019
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jul 12, 2019
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jul 12, 2019
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jul 12, 2019
 R
Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jul 11, 2019
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jul 11, 2019
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jul 11, 2019
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jul 10, 2019
 D
Crow, Jason
Colorado · Jul 10, 2019
DOYLE, MIKE
· Jul 10, 2019
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jul 10, 2019
Kennedy, Joseph
· Jul 10, 2019
Pence, Greg
· Jul 10, 2019
Yoho, Ted
· Jul 10, 2019
 D
Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Jul 9, 2019
Roby, Martha
· Jul 9, 2019
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Jul 9, 2019
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jul 9, 2019
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jul 5, 2019
Armstrong, Kelly
· Jul 2, 2019
Keller, Fred
· Jul 2, 2019
 D
Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Jul 2, 2019
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jun 28, 2019
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Jun 27, 2019
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jun 27, 2019
CLAY, WM.
· Jun 27, 2019
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jun 27, 2019
 D
Garamendi, John
California · Jun 27, 2019
Murphy, Stephanie
· Jun 27, 2019
 R
Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Jun 27, 2019
 D
Schrier, Kim
Washington · Jun 27, 2019
 R
Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jun 27, 2019
Wenstrup, Brad
· Jun 27, 2019
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jun 26, 2019
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jun 26, 2019
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