H.R. 4133 · 112th Congress
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012
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304 cosponsors · 134 D, 170 R
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- House Introduced Mar 5, 2012
- House Passed May 9, 2012 411–2
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to assist in Israel's defense.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · May 9, 2012
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to assist in Israel's defense.
States that is U.S. policy to: (1) help Israel preserve its qualitative military edge amid regional political transformation, and (2) encourage further development of advanced technology programs between the United States and Israel.
Directs the President to report to Congress on: (1) the status of Israel's qualitative military edge in light of current regional trends and instability; (2) actions to improve the process relating to Israel's purchase and receipt of F-35 aircraft; (3) efforts to expand cooperation between the United States and Israel in homeland security, counter-terrorism, maritime security, energy, cyber security, and other appropriate areas; and (4) actions to integrate Israel into the defense of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Amends the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, as amended, to extend authority for loan guarantees to Israel through September 30, 2015.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012
Latest action (May 10, 2012): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 5, 2012
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- House Introduced Mar 5, 2012
- House Passed May 9, 2012 411–2
Final vote · House · May 9, 2012
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: John A. Boehner