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H.R. 1837 (116th)

United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act

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Introduced

21 March 2019

Last action

24 July 2019 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2], Ross Spano, Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Ron Wright, Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]

Subjects

Defence, Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Agriculture · Energy

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Summary

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. It authorizes through FY2024 cooperative projects involving the United States, Israel, and developing countries to identify and address sustainability challenges related to water resources, agriculture, and energy storage. The bill authorizes through FY2022 (1) activities of the U.S.-Israel Energy Center; (2) cooperation with and assistance to Israel related to security, explosives detection, and cybersecurity; (3) activities related to the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund; and (4) activities to establish a cooperative program with Israel to develop health technologies. The State Department shall establish a grant program to support cybersecurity research and development and commercialization of cybersecurity technology open to joint ventures involving U.S. and Israeli entities. The President shall establish contingency plans to provide Israel with necessary defense articles and services and assess plans to assist and supply Israel with munitions in the event of a sustained armed confrontation with Hezbollah. The bill authorizes the President to (1) waive export control requirements and immediately transfer defense articles to Israel in response to an existing or imminent military threat, and (2) transfer precision guided munitions to Israel as necessary for legitimate self-defense. The bill extends through FY2024 security assistance and loan guarantees for Israel.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 March 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 April 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 April 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

    Source: Committee

  7. 3 May 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 July 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  9. 17 July 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 July 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 July 2019

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7188-7193)

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 July 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7188-7193)

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 July 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1837.

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 July 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7188-7198)

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 July 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 July 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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