United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
Latest action · May 22, 2018 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 1, 2018
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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 bill states that it is U.S. policy to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge.
Cosponsors 302
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 1, 2018 to Sep 25, 2018, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Theodore E. Deutch | Original | Mar 1, 2018 |
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-MD | Anthony G. Brown | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| R-FL | Bill Posey | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-IL | Bradley Scott Schneider | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-PA | Brendan F. Boyle | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| R-FL | Brian J. Mast | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| R-FL | Carlos Curbelo | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| D-FL | Charlie Crist | Mar 9, 2018 | |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Mar 9, 2018 |
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 22, 2018Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
- May 9, 2018Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
- May 9, 2018Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 9, 2018Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Mar 1, 2018Introduced in House
Related bills 6
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 612 | United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017 | Related bill | Feb 1, 2017 |
| S 719 | United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017 | Related bill | Mar 23, 2017 |
| HR 1159 | United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act | Related bill | Dec 21, 2017 |
| S 2497 | United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 | Related bill | Sep 12, 2018 |
| S 2504 | United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act | Related bill | Mar 6, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Advisory bodies
- Aviation and airports
- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- International Affairs
- International organizations and cooperation
- Iran
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Scientific communication
- Space flight and exploration
- Syria
- Technology transfer and commercialization
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 1, 2018Introduced in House
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