Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2833
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Defending Israel's QME Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 8, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 8, 2017
Latest Action
Jun 8, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2833
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Illinois
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Defending Israel's QME Act of 2017

This bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to require that a determination relating to the sale or export of major defense equipment to a country in the Middle East other than Israel include an assessment of: (1) Israel's ability to defend itself against military threats from regional non-state actors, (2) the risk posed by the sale or export of a subsequent unauthorized transfer or proliferation of the equipment for use against Israel, and (3) countermeasures available to Israel to defend against such unauthorized transfer or proliferation.

The President shall seek to consult with appropriate Israeli government officials for information regarding Israel's qualitative military edge before making a determination that a sale or export of the defense articles or services will not adversely affect Israel's qualitative military edge.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/08/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
06/08/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:52 PM