United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015

Senate Bill 619 - United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 619 United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of S 619

United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015

This bill states that among the principal U.S. trade negotiating objectives for trade agreements with foreign countries regarding commercial partnerships are to:

discourage actions that directly or indirectly prejudice or discourage commercial activity solely between the United States and Israel;
discourage politically motivated actions by foreign countries, non-member United Nations states, and international organizations (including affiliated agencies), that are intended to penalize or limit commercial relations with Israel, persons doing business with Israel or in territories controlled by Israel, or successor entities to such persons;
seek the elimination of politically motivated nontariff barriers on goods, services, or other commerce from Israel, as well as any boycott fostered or imposed by a foreign country against Israel; or
discourage compliance with the boycott of Israel by the Arab League.

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Current Status of Bill S 619

Bill S 619 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2015. Bill S 619 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2015. Bill S 619's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 2, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 619

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 619

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Arab-Israeli relations

- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits

- Gaza Strip

- International organizations and cooperation

- Israel

- Middle East

- Palestinians

- Trade agreements and negotiations

- Trade restrictions

- U.S. and foreign investments

- West Bank

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 619

United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015

A bill to include among the principal trade negotiating objectives of the United States regarding commercial partnerships trade negotiating objectives with respect to discouraging activity that discourages, penalizes, or otherwise limits commercial relations with Israel, and for other purposes.

United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015