United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1349 United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1349

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act

This bill authorizes the President, upon request of the government of Israel, and acting through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, to:

carry out research, development, and test activities on a joint basis with Israel to establish an anti-tunneling defense system to detect, map, and destroy underground tunnels from Gaza to the territory of Israel or other countries that share a border with Gaza; and
provide assistance to Israel for an anti-tunneling system.

None of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act may be obligated or expended until the President, acting through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, makes specified certifications to Congress regarding:

fund use by Israel,
sharing of research and development costs, and
the rights to any intellectual property developed under the cooperative research and development projects.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1349

Bill HR 1349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2015. Bill HR 1349 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2015. Bill HR 1349's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. as of August 13, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1349

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1349

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International Affairs

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Arab-Israeli relationsCongressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefGaza StripIntellectual propertyIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPalestiniansResearch and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1349

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation ActTo authorize assistance to Israel to establish an anti-tunneling defense system, and for other purposes.United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act

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