Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8733
116th Congress(2019-2020)
United States-Israel Common Defense Authorization Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 9, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 9, 2020
Latest Action
Nov 9, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8733
Congress
116
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
New Jersey
Republican
Florida
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

United States-Israel Common Defense Authorization Act

This bill requires the President to conduct a study of certain Israeli military requirements, and it authorizes the President to take certain actions to ensure that Israel is prepared for contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon.

Specifically, upon request from the government of Israel, the President may provide for the construction of certain infrastructure in Israel, store munitions in Israel or transfer them to Israel, train Israeli personnel with respect to munitions, or conduct joint research and development with Israel.

Text (1)
November 9, 2020
Actions (2)
11/09/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/09/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:18 PM