United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020
Latest action · Jun 3, 2020 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 9, 2020
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020
This bill provides for security assistance to Israel and authorizes actions to further U.S.-Israel cooperation.
Specifically, under the Foreign Military Financing Program, the bill makes no less than $3.3 billion annually available to Israel through FY2028. The bill also extends through FY2025 (1) authority to stockpile war reserves in Israel, and (2) loan guarantees to Israel for up to $9 billion.
The President is authorized to transfer munitions from reserve stocks to Israel for its self-defense. Further, the President must describe steps taken to include Israel in the list of countries eligible for the strategic trade authorization exception, which authorizes exports, reexports, and in-country transfers in lieu of a license that would otherwise be required. Lastly, the President must establish and update contingency plans to provide Israel with defense articles and services necessary for its defense.
The Department of State is authorized to (1) enter into memoranda of understanding with Israel with a focus on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation with nations throughout the world; and (2) establish a program between the United States, Israel, and other countries or territories to provide for cooperation in the Middle East region by financing and cooperating in programs related to innovation and advanced technologies. Further, the United States is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with Israel and developing countries to identify and support local solutions for addressing sustainability challenges.
The State Department is authorized to carry out activities with Israel to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the United States, deployed forces of the United States, or Israel.
The bill authorizes cooperation on additional specified matters, including (1) health technologies, (2) civilian science and technology programs, and (3) space exploration and science initiatives.
Cosponsors 45
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 9, 2020 to Sep 30, 2020, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Original | Jan 9, 2020 |
| D-MN | Amy Klobuchar | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| R-IA | Chuck Grassley | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| D-AL | Doug Jones | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| R-AR | John Boozman | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| R-ND | Kevin Cramer | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| R-MO | Roy Blunt | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| R-WV | Shelley Moore Capito | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| R-ME | Susan M. Collins | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| D-IL | Tammy Duckworth | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| R-NC | Thom Tillis | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| D-VA | Tim Kaine | Jan 28, 2020 | |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Feb 11, 2020 |
Actions 5
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 3, 2020Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Jun 3, 2020Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
- May 21, 2020Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jan 9, 2020Introduced in Senate
- Jan 9, 2020Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1837 | United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act | Related bill | Jul 24, 2019 |
| S 3722 | EMPIL-DOC Act | Related bill | May 13, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Africa
- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural practices and innovations
- Alliances
- Arab-Israeli relations
- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Egypt
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Gaza Strip
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- International Affairs
- International organizations and cooperation
- International scientific cooperation
- Israel
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Licensing and registrations
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Morocco
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public-private cooperation
- Research and development
- Strategic materials and reserves
- Terrorism
- Trade restrictions
- Tunisia
- Water use and supply
- West Bank
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 3, 2020Reported to Senate
- Jan 9, 2020Introduced in Senate
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