A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
Latest action · Apr 27, 2016 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2500)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedMar 1, 2016
- Agreed to in SenateApr 27, 2016
Summary
Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance.
Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States.
Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel, foster public and private sector participation and investment, and remove barriers to, and provide incentives for, private sector market entry.
Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology and cybersecurity.
Cosponsors 13
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 1, 2016 to Apr 14, 2016; 2 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Original | Mar 1, 2016 |
| D-MT | Jon Tester | Original | Mar 1, 2016 |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | Mar 3, 2016 | |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Mar 3, 2016 | |
| D-VA | Tim Kaine | Mar 9, 2016 | |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Mar 10, 2016 | |
| R-IL | Mark Kirk | Mar 10, 2016 | |
| D-OR | Ron Wyden | Mar 10, 2016 | |
| R-OK | James M. Inhofe | Mar 15, 2016 | |
| D-MI | Gary C. Peters | Mar 17, 2016 | |
| D-PA | Robert P. Casey Jr. | Mar 17, 2016 | |
| R-TX | Ted Cruz | Mar 17, 2016 | |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Apr 14, 2016 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Foreign Relations Committee | Referred Mar 1, 2016Markup Mar 10, 2016Reported Mar 16, 2016 |
Actions 7
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 27, 2016Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2499-2500)
- Apr 27, 2016Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2500)
- Mar 16, 2016Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
- Mar 16, 2016Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
- Mar 10, 2016Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S2499Text printed S2500Amendments S2498, S2500 | David Perdue R-GA (amendment), Mitch McConnell R-KY | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Senate | Text printed S1140 | — | Mar 1, 2016 |
Amendments 2
Amendments offered to this resolution.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 3882 | To foster investment and private sector market entry. | David Perdue R-GAfor Mitch McConnell | Amendment SA 3882 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| SA 3883 | To amend the preamble. | David Perdue R-GAfor Mitch McConnell | Amendment SA 3883 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 551 | Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation. | Related bill | Feb 24, 2016 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Computer security and identity theft
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- General energy matters
- International Affairs
- International organizations and cooperation
- Israel
- Middle East
- Public-private cooperation
- Scientific communication
- Water use and supply
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 27, 2016Agreed to Senate
- Mar 16, 2016Reported to Senate
- Mar 1, 2016Introduced in Senate
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