United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016

Bill Number

HR 5066

Introduced

Apr 26, 2016

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be sub ...

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Foreign aid and international relief International Affairs Israel Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Military operations and strategy Oil and gas Research and development

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United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016

This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to Israel to protect Israel's coastline and natural gas fields located in its exclusive economic zone.

Activities that may be supported by such assistance include:

procurement and sustainment of the David's Sling Weapon System,
payment of incremental expenses incurred by Israel resulting from participation in a bilateral or multilateral military exercise of the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard,
conduct of increased U.S. naval vessel visits at Israeli ports, and
conduct of joint research and development for advanced maritime domain awareness capabilities.

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Apr 26, 2016

Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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