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U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation Act

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4810

U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities on a joint basis with Israel to establish directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mortars, and improvised explosive devices.

Activities carried out pursuant to such authority shall be conducted in a manner that protects sensitive information and U.S. and Israeli national security interests.

DOD's Missile Defense Agency shall be lead agency in carrying out these activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 4810

Bill HR 4810 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2016. Bill HR 4810 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2016.  Bill HR 4810's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. as of March 23, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4810

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4810

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Israel
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military procurement, research, weapons development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4810

U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation Act
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to cooperate with Israel to develop directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles, and for other purposes.
U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation Act

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