H.R. 1837 - 116th Congress (2019-2020) - 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.

Text (3)

Referred in Senate

July 24, 2019

Engrossed in House

July 23, 2019

Introduced in House

March 21, 2019

Actions (16)

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07/24/2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

07/23/2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

07/23/2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7188-7193)

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)

07/23/2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1837.

07/23/2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7188-7198)

07/23/2019

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

07/17/2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

07/17/2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

05/03/2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

04/26/2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

04/08/2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

03/22/2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

03/22/2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

03/21/2019

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

Introduced in House

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Nov 1, 2022 6:17:22 PM