US SR508 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 14-9)
Status: Introduced on June 22 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-22 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4473-4474)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 22 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-22 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4473-4474)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution 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. 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.
Title
A resolution 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.
Sponsors
Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] |
Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] |
Sen. David Perdue [R-GA] | Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] | Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] |
Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] |
Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] | Sen. Mike Crapo [R-ID] |
Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] | Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] | Sen. John Thune [R-SD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-06-22 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4473-4474) |
Subjects
International affairs
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/508/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres508/BILLS-114sres508is.pdf |