United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act

Bill: 115-hr-2646
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2017-05-24
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief

Jordan

Middle East

Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Latest action: action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-05-24
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act</strong></p> <p>This bill amends the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 to extend Jordan's inclusion among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales until December 31, 2022.</p> <p>The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the governments of the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding through FY2022 to enhance Jordan's military capacity and local economy.</p> <p>The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan. The fund's authority to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of December 31, 2022, or the date on which the fund is liquidated in accordance with this bill.</p>

action_date: 2018-02-05
action_desc: Passed House amended
text: <p><b>United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act</b></p> <p>(Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address such humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure and voluntary return of displaced people; and (3) the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding for FY2018-FY2022 to significantly enhance Jordan's military capacity and local economy. </p> <p>(Sec. 4) The United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 is amended to extend Jordan's inclusion among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales until December 31, 2022.</p> <p>(Sec. 5) The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan. </p> <p>The Board of Directors of the fund shall annually: (1) report to Congress detailing administrative expenses (which are limited to 3% of amounts made available to such fund), and (2) publish each annual report on the Internet.</p> <p>Any amounts resulting from the fund's liquidation or dissolution shall be returned to the Treasury.</p> <p>The fund's authority to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of: (1) the date that is seven years after the fund's first expenditure, or (2) the date the fund is liquidated.</p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 24, 2017 Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for herself, Mr. Deutch , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mrs. Lowey , and Mr. Schiff ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act . 2. Reauthorization of United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 Section 5(a) of the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 ( 22 U.S.C. 2753 note) is amended— (1) by striking During the 3-year period and inserting During the period ; and (2) by inserting and ending on December 31, 2022 after enactment of this Act . 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Jordan faces threats to its security from ongoing regional instability in the Middle East, particularly from the ongoing conflict in Syria; and (2) the Governments of the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding, for fiscal years 2018 through 2022, to significantly enhance Jordan’s military capacity and local economy. 4. Establishment of enterprise fund for Jordan (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In December 2011, Congress passed section 7041(b) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 ( Public Law 112–74 ; 125 Stat. 1223), which appropriated funds made available under the heading Economic Support Fund to establish an enterprise fund for Jordan. (2) The intent of an enterprise fund is to attract private investment to help entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs and to achieve sustainable economic development. (b) Establishment of Jordan Enterprise Fund The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan. (c) Procedures and requirements The provisions contained in section 201 of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421 ), excluding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c), (d)(3), (f), and (j) of that section, shall be deemed to apply with respect to the Jordan Enterprise Fund and to funds made available to the enterprise fund in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply with respect to enterprise funds established pursuant to such section or to funds made available to such established enterprise funds. (d) Operation of fund (1) Expenditures Funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payments for projects and activities. (2) Administrative expenses Not more than 3 percent of the funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund may be obligated or expended for the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund. (e) Board of directors The Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 6 private citizens of the United States and 3 private citizens of Jordan who have pursued international business careers and have demonstrated expertise in international and emerging market investment activities. (f) Reports Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the Jordan Enterprise Fund terminates in accordance with subsection (h) , the enterprise fund shall— (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund; and (2) publish, on an Internet website administered by the enterprise fund, each report submitted pursuant to subsection (c) in accordance with section 201(p) of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421(p) ). (g) Liquidation Prior to the distribution of any funds resulting from any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Jordan Enterprise Fund, in whole or in part, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for the distribution of the assets of the enterprise fund. (h) Termination The authority of the Jordan Enterprise Fund to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of December 31, 2022, or the date on which the enterprise fund is liquidated in accordance with subsection (g) . (i) Appropriate congressional committees In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In December 2011, Congress passed section 7041(b) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 ( Public Law 112–74 ; 125 Stat. 1223), which appropriated funds made available under the heading Economic Support Fund to establish an enterprise fund for Jordan. (2) The intent of an enterprise fund is to attract private investment to help entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs and to achieve sustainable economic development. (3) Jordan is an instrumental partner in the fight against terrorism, including as a member of the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS and the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. (4) In 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah stated that Jordanians and Americans have been standing shoulder to shoulder against extremism for many years, but to a new level with this coalition against ISIL . (5) On February 3, 2015, the United States signed a 3-year memorandum of understanding with Jordan, pledging to provide the kingdom with $1 billion annually in United States foreign assistance, subject to the approval of Congress. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the overwhelming humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address this humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure, dignified, and voluntary return of people displaced by the crisis; and (3) the Governments of the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding, for fiscal years 2018 through 2022, to significantly enhance Jordan’s military capacity and local economy. 4. Reauthorization of United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 Section 5(a) of the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 ( 22 U.S.C. 2753 note) is amended— (1) by striking During the 3-year period and inserting During the period ; and (2) by inserting and ending on December 31, 2022 after enactment of this Act . 5. Establishment of enterprise fund for Jordan (a) Establishment of Jordan Enterprise Fund The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan. (b) Procedures and requirements The provisions contained in section 201 of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421 ), excluding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c), (d)(3), (f), and (j) of that section, shall be deemed to apply with respect to the Jordan Enterprise Fund and to funds made available to the enterprise fund in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply with respect to enterprise funds established pursuant to such section or to funds made available to such established enterprise funds. (c) Operation of fund (1) Expenditures Funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payments for projects and activities. (2) Administrative expenses Not more than 3 percent of the funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund may be obligated or expended for the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund. (d) Board of directors (1) In general The Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of private citizens of the United States or Jordan, who— (A) shall be appointed by the President, in consultation with the chair and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees; and (B) have pursued international business careers and have demonstrated expertise in international and emerging market investment activities. (2) Majority member requirement The majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall be United States citizens. (e) Reports Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the Jordan Enterprise Fund terminates in accordance with subsection (g) , the Board of Directors shall— (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund; and (2) publish, on an Internet website administered by the enterprise fund, each report submitted pursuant to subsection (b) in accordance with section 201(p) of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421(p) ). (f) Liquidation Any funds resulting from any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Jordan Enterprise Fund, in whole or in part, shall be returned to the Treasury. (g) Termination The authority of the Jordan Enterprise Fund to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 7 years after the date of the first expenditure of amounts in accordance with subsection (c)(1) ; or (2) the date on which the enterprise fund is liquidated in accordance with subsection (f) . (h) Appropriate congressional committees In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2646 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations AN ACT To reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In December 2011, Congress passed section 7041(b) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 ( Public Law 112–74 ; 125 Stat. 1223), which appropriated funds made available under the heading Economic Support Fund to establish an enterprise fund for Jordan. (2) The intent of an enterprise fund is to attract private investment to help entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs and to achieve sustainable economic development. (3) Jordan is an instrumental partner in the fight against terrorism, including as a member of the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS and the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. (4) In 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah stated that Jordanians and Americans have been standing shoulder to shoulder against extremism for many years, but to a new level with this coalition against ISIL . (5) On February 3, 2015, the United States signed a 3-year memorandum of understanding with Jordan, pledging to provide the kingdom with $1 billion annually in United States foreign assistance, subject to the approval of Congress. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the overwhelming humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address this humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure, dignified, and voluntary return of people displaced by the crisis; and (3) the Governments of the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding, for fiscal years 2018 through 2022, to significantly enhance Jordan’s military capacity and local economy. 4. Reauthorization of United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 Section 5(a) of the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 ( 22 U.S.C. 2753 note) is amended— (1) by striking During the 3-year period and inserting During the period ; and (2) by inserting and ending on December 31, 2022 after enactment of this Act . 5. Establishment of enterprise fund for Jordan (a) Establishment of Jordan Enterprise Fund The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan. (b) Procedures and requirements The provisions contained in section 201 of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421 ), excluding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c), (d)(3), (f), and (j) of that section, shall be deemed to apply with respect to the Jordan Enterprise Fund and to funds made available to the enterprise fund in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply with respect to enterprise funds established pursuant to such section or to funds made available to such established enterprise funds. (c) Operation of fund (1) Expenditures Funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payments for projects and activities. (2) Administrative expenses Not more than 3 percent of the funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund may be obligated or expended for the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund. (d) Board of directors (1) In general The Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of private citizens of the United States or Jordan, who— (A) shall be appointed by the President, in consultation with the chair and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees; and (B) have pursued international business careers and have demonstrated expertise in international and emerging market investment activities. (2) Majority member requirement The majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall be United States citizens. (e) Reports Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the Jordan Enterprise Fund terminates in accordance with subsection (g) , the Board of Directors shall— (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund; and (2) publish, on an Internet website administered by the enterprise fund, each report submitted pursuant to subsection (b) in accordance with section 201(p) of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421(p) ). (f) Liquidation Any funds resulting from any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Jordan Enterprise Fund, in whole or in part, shall be returned to the Treasury. (g) Termination The authority of the Jordan Enterprise Fund to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 7 years after the date of the first expenditure of amounts in accordance with subsection (c)(1) ; or (2) the date on which the enterprise fund is liquidated in accordance with subsection (f) . (h) Appropriate congressional committees In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

Passed the House of Representatives February 5, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 703 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 2646 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations November 29, 2018 Reported by Mr. Corker , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic AN ACT To reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In December 2011, Congress passed section 7041(b) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 ( Public Law 112–74 ; 125 Stat. 1223), which appropriated funds made available under the heading Economic Support Fund to establish an enterprise fund for Jordan. (2) The intent of an enterprise fund is to attract private investment to help entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs and to achieve sustainable economic development. (3) Jordan is an instrumental partner in the fight against terrorism, including as a member of the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS and the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. (4) In 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah stated that Jordanians and Americans have been standing shoulder to shoulder against extremism for many years, but to a new level with this coalition against ISIL . (5) On February 3, 2015, the United States signed a 3-year memorandum of understanding with Jordan, pledging to provide the kingdom with $1 billion annually in United States foreign assistance, subject to the approval of Congress. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the overwhelming humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address this humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure, dignified, and voluntary return of people displaced by the crisis; and (3) the Governments of the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding, for fiscal years 2018 through 2022, to significantly enhance Jordan’s military capacity and local economy. 4. Reauthorization of United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 Section 5(a) of the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 ( 22 U.S.C. 2753 note) is amended— (1) by striking During the 3-year period and inserting During the period ; and (2) by inserting and ending on December 31, 2022 after enactment of this Act . 5. Establishment of enterprise fund for Jordan (a) Establishment of Jordan Enterprise Fund The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan. (b) Procedures and requirements The provisions contained in section 201 of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421 ), excluding the provisions of subsections (a), (b), (c), (d)(3), (f), and (j) of that section, shall be deemed to apply with respect to the Jordan Enterprise Fund and to funds made available to the enterprise fund in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply with respect to enterprise funds established pursuant to such section or to funds made available to such established enterprise funds. (c) Operation of fund (1) Expenditures Funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payments for projects and activities. (2) Administrative expenses Not more than 3 percent of the funds made available to the Jordan Enterprise Fund may be obligated or expended for the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund. (d) Board of directors (1) In general The Jordan Enterprise Fund shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of private citizens of the United States or Jordan, who— (A) shall be appointed by the President, in consultation with the chair and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees; and (B) have pursued international business careers and have demonstrated expertise in international and emerging market investment activities. (2) Majority member requirement The majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall be United States citizens. (e) Reports Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the Jordan Enterprise Fund terminates in accordance with subsection (g) , the Board of Directors shall— (1) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the administrative expenses of the enterprise fund; and (2) publish, on an Internet website administered by the enterprise fund, each report submitted pursuant to subsection (b) in accordance with section 201(p) of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989 ( 22 U.S.C. 5421(p) ). (f) Liquidation Any funds resulting from any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Jordan Enterprise Fund, in whole or in part, shall be returned to the Treasury. (g) Termination The authority of the Jordan Enterprise Fund to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of— (1) the date that is 7 years after the date of the first expenditure of amounts in accordance with subsection (c)(1) ; or (2) the date on which the enterprise fund is liquidated in accordance with subsection (f) . (h) Appropriate congressional committees In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In December 2011, Congress passed section 7041(b) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 ( Public Law 112–74 ; 125 Stat. 1223), which appropriated funds made available under the heading Economic Support Fund to establish an enterprise fund for Jordan. (2) The intent of an enterprise fund is to attract private investment to help entrepreneurs and small businesses create jobs and to achieve sustainable economic development. (3) Jordan is an instrumental partner in the fight against terrorism, including as a member of the Global Coalition To Counter ISIS and the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. (4) In 2014, His Majesty King Abdullah stated that Jordanians and Americans have been standing shoulder to shoulder against extremism for many years, but to a new level with this coalition against ISIL . (5) On February 3, 2015, the United States signed a 3-year memorandum of understanding with Jordan, pledging to provide the kingdom with $1,000,000,000 annually in United States foreign assistance, subject to the approval of Congress. 3. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the overwhelming humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address this humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure, dignified, and voluntary return of people displaced by the crisis; and (3) the Governments of the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding, for fiscal years 2018 through 2022, to significantly enhance Jordan's military capacity and local economy. 4. Reauthorization of United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 Section 5(a) of the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 ( 22 U.S.C. 2753 note) is amended— (1) by striking During the 3-year period and inserting During the period ; and (2) by inserting and ending on December 31, 2022 after enactment of this Act . 5. Report on establishing an enterprise fund for Jordan (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the establishment of the United States Development Finance Corporation, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report assessing the costs and benefits of the United States Development Finance Corporation establishing a Jordan Enterprise Fund. (b) Appropriate congressional committees In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

November 29, 2018 Reported with an amendment