All Information (Except Text) for H.R.1837 - United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act116th Congress (2019-2020) |
Bill
Hide Overview| Sponsor: | Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (Introduced 03/21/2019) |
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| Committees: | House - Foreign Affairs; Armed Services; Science, Space, and Technology; Agriculture; Energy and Commerce; Judiciary; Homeland Security; Transportation and Infrastructure; Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Foreign Relations |
| Committee Meetings: | 07/17/19 10:00AM |
| Latest Action: | Senate - 07/24/2019 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
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- International Affairs
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Titles (3)
Short Titles
Short Titles - House of Representatives
Short Titles as Passed House
United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
Short Titles as Passed House for portions of this bill
- Justice for United States Victims of Palestinian Terrorism Act
Actions Overview (2)
| Date | Actions Overview |
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| 07/23/2019 | 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) |
| 03/21/2019 | Introduced in House |
All Actions (23)
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 07/24/2019 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| 07/23/2019-4:35pm | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/23/2019-4:35pm | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7188-7193) |
| 07/23/2019-4:15pm | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1837. |
| 07/23/2019-4:15pm | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7188-7198) |
| 07/23/2019-4:14pm | House | Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 07/17/2019 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs |
| 07/17/2019 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs |
| 05/03/2019 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Action By: Committee on the Judiciary |
| 04/26/2019 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. Action By: Committee on Agriculture |
| 04/08/2019 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation. Action By: Committee on Homeland Security |
| 03/22/2019 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Action By: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure |
| 03/22/2019 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. Action By: Committee on Energy and Commerce |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | 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. |
| 03/21/2019 | House | Introduced in House |
Cosponsors (292)
Committees (10)
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 |
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| House Foreign Affairs | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| 07/17/2019 | Markup by | ||
| House Armed Services | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Science, Space, and Technology | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Agriculture | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research | 04/26/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Energy and Commerce | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy | 03/22/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Judiciary | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties | 05/03/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Homeland Security | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation | 04/08/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Transportation and Infrastructure | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation | 03/22/2019 | Referred to | |
| House Veterans' Affairs | 03/21/2019 | Referred to | |
| Senate Foreign Relations | 07/24/2019 | Referred to |
Subjects (41)
Subject — Policy Area:
One Policy Area term, which best describes an entire measure, is assigned to every public bill or resolution.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Africa
- Algeria
- Arms control and nonproliferation
- Collective security
- Computer security and identity theft
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Crime victims
- Cyprus
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Egypt
- Energy research
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Gaza Strip
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Greece
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- International organizations and cooperation
- International scientific cooperation
- Israel
- Jordan
- Libya
- Medical research
- Mental health
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Morocco
- Palestinians
- Political parties and affiliation
- Research administration and funding
- Space flight and exploration
- Sudan
- Syria
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Terrorism
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- West Bank
Latest Summary (2)
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Passed House (07/23/2019)
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.