H.R. 5877 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016
H.R. 5877 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 2016, sponsored by John Ratcliffe with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 14, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Public law
- Public Law 114-304
What it does
United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to enter cooperative programs with Israel to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity through: the international cooperation program established by D…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Ratcliffe (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 2016
- Passed the HouseNov 29, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 14, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-304. (Dec 16, 2016)
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- H.R. 5418: Protecting Internet Freedom Act
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