A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.

Bill: 114-sres-383
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
General energy matters
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Public-private cooperation
Scientific communication
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. 
 
Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. 
 
Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel and foster public and private sector participation.
 
Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology and cybersecurity.

action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. 
 
Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. 
 
Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel and foster public and private sector participation.
 
Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology and cybersecurity.

action_date: 2016-04-27
text: 
Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. 
 
Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. 
 
Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel, foster public and private sector participation and investment, and remove barriers to, and provide incentives for, private sector market entry.
 
Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology and cybersecurity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2500)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2500)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2499-2500)
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1140)
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate