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S. 3176 (116th)

United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020

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Introduced

9 January 2020

Last action

3 June 2020 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.

Sponsors

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Christopher Coons, Susan Collins, Timothy Kaine, Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL], Shelley Capito, Tammy Duckworth, Thomas Tillis, Richard Blumenthal, John Boozman, Edward Markey, Chuck Grassley, Amy Klobuchar, Kevin Cramer, Todd Young, Josh Hawley, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Roger Wicker, Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA], Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA], Mark Warner, Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Tina Smith, John Cornyn, Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], James Lankford, Tim Scott, Jerry Moran, Ron Wyden, John Thune, Jacky Rosen, Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], John Hoeven, Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Catherine Cortez Masto, Michael Bennet, Mike Crapo, Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]

Subjects

Defence, Energy

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Energy

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Summary

United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 This bill provides for security assistance to Israel and authorizes actions to further U.S.-Israel cooperation. Specifically, under the Foreign Military Financing Program, the bill makes no less than $3.3 billion annually available to Israel through FY2028. The bill also extends through FY2025 (1) authority to stockpile war reserves in Israel, and (2) loan guarantees to Israel for up to $9 billion. The President is authorized to transfer munitions from reserve stocks to Israel for its self-defense. Further, the President must report on steps to include Israel in the list of countries eligible for the strategic trade authorization exception, which authorizes exports, reexports, and in-country transfers in lieu of a license that would otherwise be required. Lastly, the President must establish and update contingency plans to provide Israel with defense articles and services necessary for its defense. The Department of State is authorized to (1) enter into memoranda of understanding with Israel with a focus on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation with nations throughout the world; and (2) establish a program between the United States, Israel, and other countries or territories to provide for cooperation in the Middle East region by financing and cooperating in programs related to innovation and advanced technologies. Further, the United States is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with Israel and developing countries to identify and support local solutions for addressing sustainability challenges. The Department of Defense is authorized to carry out activities with Israel to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the United States, deployed forces of the United States, or Israel.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 2020

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 January 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 2020

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 3 June 2020

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 3 June 2020

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 June 2020

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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