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Introduced
03/02/2015
03/02/2015
In Committee
03/02/2015
03/02/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, the United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015, aims to make it a primary objective for the United States in trade negotiations to discourage actions that negatively impact commercial activity specifically between the U.S. and Israel. It seeks to prevent foreign countries, international organizations, and their affiliated agencies from taking politically motivated actions that penalize or restrict business with Israel, individuals or entities doing business with Israel or territories it controls, or successor companies. The bill also calls for the elimination of politically motivated non-tariff barriers on Israeli goods and services, and any boycotts imposed against Israel, including discouraging compliance with the Arab League's boycott of Israel. These provisions are intended to foster and protect trade relations with Israel.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Ben Cardin (D)*,
Barbara Boxer (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Rob Portman (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/02/2015)
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