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H.R. 336 116th Congress House

Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019

Official title: To make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions and to authorize theappropriation of funds to Israel, to reauthorize the United Stat… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions and to authorize theappropriation of funds to Israel, to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and to halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 8, 2019 Introduced by: Michael T. McCaul Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, 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.
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 12, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019

This bill authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019

The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country.

The bill directs the President to report on steps taken to help Israel secure a strategic trade authorization exception.

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act

The bill extends through 2022 arrangements that allow certain defense articles to be transferred to Jordan on an expedited basis. The bill also directs the President to submit a report to Congress assessing the costs and benefits of establishing a fund to support private investment in Jordan.

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a primary money-laundering concern and, if so, impose special measures on transactions involving the bank. The bill also imposes sanctions on individuals providing support for the Syrian government.

Combating BDS Act of 2019

The bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 28 United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
  • S 52 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 31 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
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 Committees of jurisdiction 7
 Cosponsors 63
All 63 Republican 38
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Apr 10, 2020
Pence, Greg
· Feb 13, 2020
Burgess, Michael
· Dec 3, 2019
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Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Aug 16, 2019
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Jul 30, 2019
 R
Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Jul 25, 2019
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jul 24, 2019
Cheney, Liz
· Jul 23, 2019
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Jul 23, 2019
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Jul 22, 2019
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jul 12, 2019
Cook, Paul
· Jun 20, 2019
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Estes, Ron
Kansas · Jun 11, 2019
Hollingsworth, Trey
· Jun 6, 2019
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Jun 3, 2019
 R
Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · May 30, 2019
Mitchell, Paul
· May 28, 2019
Conaway, K.
· May 24, 2019
Collins, Chris
· May 22, 2019
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · May 22, 2019
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Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · May 22, 2019
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Roy, Chip
Texas · May 22, 2019
Gianforte, Greg
· May 20, 2019
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Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · May 20, 2019
Tipton, Scott
· May 20, 2019
Walorski, Jackie
· May 17, 2019
Brooks, Susan
· May 16, 2019
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · May 16, 2019
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Steil, Bryan
Wisconsin · May 16, 2019
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · May 15, 2019
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · May 15, 2019
Hartzler, Vicky
· May 15, 2019
 R
Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · May 3, 2019
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · May 3, 2019
Gonzalez, Anthony
· Apr 30, 2019
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Apr 30, 2019
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Apr 25, 2019
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Apr 12, 2019
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Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Apr 10, 2019
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Apr 4, 2019
Flores, Bill
· Apr 2, 2019
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Mar 27, 2019
Roe, David
· Mar 21, 2019
BRADY, KEVIN
· Feb 26, 2019
Gallagher, Mike
· Feb 14, 2019
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Feb 14, 2019
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Feb 13, 2019
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Feb 13, 2019
WALDEN, GREG
· Feb 13, 2019
Rooney, Francis
· Feb 8, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 336: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-336/
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