United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
Official Titles
Official Titles - House of Representatives
Official Title as Introduced
To make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions and to authorize assistance for Israel, and for other purposes.
Actions Overview (1)
Date
Actions Overview
03/01/2018
Introduced in House
03/01/2018 Introduced in House
All Actions (8)
Date
All Actions
05/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. Action By: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
05/09/2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
05/09/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
05/09/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
03/01/2018
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. Action By: House of Representatives
03/01/2018
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. Action By: House of Representatives
03/01/2018
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. Action By: House of Representatives
03/01/2018
Introduced in House Action By: House of Representatives
05/22/2018 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
05/09/2018 Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
05/09/2018 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/09/2018 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/01/2018 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.
03/01/2018 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.
03/01/2018 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.
Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.
Committee / Subcommittee
Date
Activity
Reports
House Foreign Affairs
03/01/2018
Referred to
05/09/2018
Markup by
House Armed Services
03/01/2018
Referred to
House Science, Space, and Technology
03/01/2018
Referred to
House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology
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.
All Summaries (1)
Shown Here: Introduced in House (03/01/2018)
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.