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Introduced
03/10/2015
03/10/2015
In Committee
08/13/2015
08/13/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, the United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act, authorizes the President to work with Israel, through the Secretaries of Defense and State, to develop and provide assistance for a system to detect, map, and destroy underground tunnels originating from Gaza that pose a threat to Israel or its neighbors. Before any funds can be used, the President must certify to Congress that specific agreements are in place, including how research and development costs will be shared equitably between the two countries, how intellectual property rights will be handled, and that Israel will provide detailed quarterly reports on how it spends the funds. The bill also authorizes $200 million for fiscal year 2016 for these efforts.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Gwen Graham (D)*,
Brad Ashford (D),
Paul Cook (R),
Eliot Engel (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Sam Graves (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. (on 08/13/2015)
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