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To appropriate amounts to be made available for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel, and for other purposes.

12/31/2022, 8:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5311

Bill 117 hr 5311, also known as the Iron Dome Procurement Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to provide funding for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel. The Iron Dome is a missile defense system that is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 to 70 kilometers away.

The bill appropriates specific amounts of funding to be made available for the procurement of the Iron Dome system, which is a crucial component of Israel's defense strategy. In addition to funding for the Iron Dome system, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and defense.

Overall, the Iron Dome Procurement Act seeks to strengthen the defense capabilities of Israel by providing the necessary resources for the procurement of the Iron Dome system. This legislation highlights the ongoing partnership and support between the United States and Israel in matters of national security and defense.

Congressional Summary of HR 5311

This bill provides $1 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.

Current Status of Bill HR 5311

Bill HR 5311 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2021. Bill HR 5311 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2021.  Bill HR 5311's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of September 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5311

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5311

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5311

To appropriate amounts to be made available for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel, and for other purposes.
To appropriate amounts to be made available for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel, and for other purposes.

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