Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019

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Introduced

3 January 2019

Last action

6 February 2019 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Summary

Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 This bill authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President to report on steps taken to help Israel secure a strategic trade authorization exception. United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act The bill extends through 2022 arrangements that allow certain defense articles to be transferred to Jordan on an expedited basis. The bill also directs the President to submit a report to Congress assessing the costs and benefits of establishing a fund to support private investment in Jordan. Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a primary money-laundering concern and, if so, impose special measures on transactions involving the bank. The bill also imposes sanctions on individuals providing support for the Syrian government. Combating BDS Act of 2019 The bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.

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Timeline

3 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
3 January 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
4 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S31)
Source: Floor
4 January 2019
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.
Source: Calendars
8 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S38)
Source: Floor
9 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S79)
Source: Floor
10 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S115)
Source: Floor
11 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S149-159)
Source: Floor
14 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S166)
Source: Floor
15 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S187)
Source: Floor
18 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S299)
Source: Floor
19 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S307)
Source: Floor
22 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S326)
Source: Floor
23 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S483)
Source: Floor
24 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S541)
Source: Floor
25 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S667)
Source: Floor
28 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S688)
Source: Floor
29 January 2019
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S725)
Source: Floor
30 January 2019
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S755-763)
Source: Floor
31 January 2019
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S776-777)
Source: Floor
4 February 2019
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S819-822, S826-830, S839)
Source: Floor
5 February 2019
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S843, S846-857; text: CR S852-857)
Source: Floor
5 February 2019
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 23. Record Vote Number: 16.
Source: Floor
6 February 2019
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
6 February 2019
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
6 February 2019
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor

Votes

5 February 2019 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 1 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 77 · No 23 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Engrossed in Senate · 5 February 2019 · Download file
Placed on Calendar Senate · 4 January 2019 · Download file

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Related records

related to → United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
related to → Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
related to ← Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
amends ← SAMDT 56
amends ← SAMDT 57
amends ← SAMDT 58
amends ← SAMDT 59
amends ← SAMDT 60
amends ← SAMDT 61
amends ← SAMDT 62

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/s/1
us · 116-s-1 · source updated 13 January 2026