HR 8707
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Middle East Advanced Military Technology Protection Act
Introduced: October 30, 2020
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Middle East Advanced Military Technology Protection Act
This bill requires the President to make specified certifications to Congress before transferring certain defense articles or defense services to any country in the Middle East other than Israel. The certifications must include, for example, that the recipient country has a peace agreement with Israel and that it will not use the articles or services to commit human rights violations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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