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H.Res. 218 (115th)

Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.

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Introduced

21 March 2017

Last action

29 June 2017 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Sponsors

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Paul Cook, Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Subjects

Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

5 December 2025

Agriculture · Energy

Summary

Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel and foster public and private sector participation. Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology, and cybersecurity.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 June 2017

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 June 2017

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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