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HOUSE 336116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.

Condemning the terrorist attacks on Christian worshipers in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, and standing with the Government of Sri Lanka to encourage the protection and preservation of religious liberties.

Last Action
5/1/2019

Actions

  • 2019-02-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
  • 2019-01-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • 2019-01-08Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-01-08Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-01-08Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-01-08Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-01-08Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-01-08Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-08Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-08 (00)

Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019

This bill authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019

The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country.

The bill directs the President to report on steps taken to help Israel secure a strategic trade authorization exception.

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act

The bill extends through 2022 arrangements that allow certain defense articles to be transferred to Jordan on an expedited basis. The bill also directs the President to submit a report to Congress assessing the costs and benefits of establishing a fund to support private investment in Jordan.

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019

The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a primary money-laundering concern and, if so, impose special measures on transactions involving the bank. The bill also imposes sanctions on individuals providing support for the Syrian government.

Combating BDS Act of 2019

The bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Patrick McHenry (R-NC)
  • Will Hurd (R-TX)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Lee Zeldin (R-NY)
  • Ann Wagner (R-MO)
  • Ted Yoho (R-FL)
  • Joe Wilson (R-SC)
  • John Curtis (R-UT)
  • Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
  • Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
  • PETER KING (R-NY)
  • Mark Meadows (R-NC)
  • Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
  • STEVE CHABOT (R-OH)
  • Steve Watkins (R-KS)
  • Francis Rooney (R-FL)
  • Brian Mast (R-FL)
  • GREG WALDEN (R-OR)
  • Russ Fulcher (R-ID)

Subjects

  • Arms control and nonproliferation
  • Aviation and airports
  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Chemical and biological weapons
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime victims
  • Detention of persons
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Financial services and investments
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Foreign and international banking
  • Foreign property
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • International law and treaties
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Iran
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