United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hr-4133
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2012-03-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Arms control and nonproliferation
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Homeland security
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Israel
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Palestinians
Smuggling and trafficking
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: 
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the commitment to Israel's security as a Jewish state, (2) provide Israel with the military capabilities to defend itself and help preserve its qualitative military edge, (3) expand military and civilian cooperation, (4) assist in a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results in two states living side by side in peace and security, and (5) encourage Israel's neighbors to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to assist in Israel's defense.

action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to assist in Israel's defense. 
 
States that is U.S. policy to: (1) help Israel preserve its qualitative military edge amid regional political transformation, and (2) encourage further development of advanced technology programs between the United States and Israel. 
 
Directs the President to report to Congress on: (1) the status of Israel's qualitative military edge in light of current regional trends and instability; (2) actions to improve the process relating to Israel's purchase and receipt of F-35 aircraft; (3) efforts to expand cooperation between the United States and Israel in homeland security, counter-terrorism, maritime security, energy, cyber security, and other appropriate areas; and (4) actions to integrate Israel into the defense of the Eastern Mediterranean. 
 
Amends the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, as amended, to extend authority for loan guarantees to Israel through September 30, 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2, 9 Present (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H2481-2482)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2, 9 Present (Roll no. 225).(text: CR H2481-2482)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2491-2492)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4133.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2481-2490)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Introduced in House