S. 2165 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012
S. 2165 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2012, sponsored by Barbara Boxer with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-150
What it does
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 - (Sec. 3) States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the commitment to Israel's security as a Jewish state, (2) support Israel's right to self-defense and help Israel preserve its qualitative military edge, (3) expand military and civilian cooperation, (4) assist in a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results in two states living s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara Boxer (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2012
- Passed the SenateJun 29, 2012
- Passed the HouseJul 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2012
- Became lawJul 27, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-150. (Jul 27, 2012)
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