H.R. 1837 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
H.R. 1837 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 21, 2019, sponsored by Theodore E. Deutch with 292 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 292
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Theodore E. Deutch (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 143 Democrats, 149 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 21, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Jul 24, 2019)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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