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H.Res. 729 (114th)

Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel.

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Introduced

13 May 2016

Last action

13 September 2016 · Vote

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Carlos Curbelo, Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]

Subjects

Defence

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6 December 2025

Defence

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Summary

Reaffirms: that Israel is a major U.S. strategic partner, that it is U.S. policy and law to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and self-defense capacity, and support of an Israeli tiered missile defense program. Urges finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel. Supports a long-term Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel that increases the amount of aid from previous agreements and enhances Israel's military capabilities.

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Timeline

  1. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 July 2016

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 July 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 September 2016

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 September 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 729.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 September 2016

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5266-5270)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 September 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 September 2016

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5386-5387)

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 September 2016

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 September 2016

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 4 (Roll no. 504). (text: CR 9/12/2016 H5266-5267)

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 September 2016

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 4 (Roll no. 504).(text: CR 9/12/2016 H5266-5267)

    Source: Floor

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