US HB2123 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Adjusts India's status, for the purposes of various restrictions and requirements related to the transfer of defense articles and services, so that it is similar to the status of U.S. allies such as Australia and Japan. Under current law, the President must notify Congress of the proposed transfer of certain defense articles or services to another country, and Congress typically has 30 days to pass a joint resolution to block the transfer. The bill specifies that such transfers to India are subject to only a 15-day window for Congress to block the transfer. The bill also authorizes the President to (1) reduce or waive certain administrative and research costs related to the sale of defense articles or services to India; and (2) provide to India services related to the transfer of defense articles or services, such as quality inspection, without charge. The bill expands existing annual reporting requirements relating to the U.S.-India defense partnership to include a description of the progress made in implementing existing agreements between the two countries, including the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative.
Title
United States-India Enhanced Cooperation Act of 2019
Sponsors
Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. George Holding [R-NC] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] |
Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Ami Bera [D-CA] | Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
Rep. Dan Crenshaw [R-TX] | Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL] | Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA] | Rep. Ed Case [D-HI] |
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-04-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2019-04-08 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Asia
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
India
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Technology transfer and commercialization
Trade restrictions
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
India
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Technology transfer and commercialization
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2123/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2123/BILLS-116hr2123ih.pdf |