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Summary
United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018 This bill extends security assistance to Israel. Specifically, it extends: foreign military financing assistance to Israel through FY2028, loan guarantees through FY2023, and authority for the war reserves stockpile through FY2023. The President may: enter into a cooperative agreement with Israel for research and joint production of anti-drone defense articles; conduct a joint assessment with Israel regarding which precision guided munitions Israel needs in a sustained armed confrontation with Hezbollah, Hamas, or other groups; and transfer precision guided munitions and defense articles to such stockpile. The bill directs the Department of Defense to provide for the rapid acquisition and deployment of precision guided munitions for U.S. counterterrorism missions or to assist an ally under missile threat from a terrorist organization or a country that supports international terrorism. The President shall report to Congress describing the steps taken to include Israel in the list of countries eligible for the strategic trade authorization exception. Such exception allows a controlled item to be exported without a transaction-specific license. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall continue to work with the Israel Space Agency to pursue peaceful space exploration and science initiatives. The bill also requires the periodic reports on Israel's qualitative military edge to include information about Israel's ability to defend itself from regional state and non-state actors and from drone, cyber, and asymmetric threats.
Lobbying filings that explicitly cite this bill (15)
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
September 12, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 12, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8145-8146)
September 12, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8145-8146)
September 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2497.
September 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8145-8150)
September 12, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
August 3, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018
H.R.3342 - Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
H.R.3542 - Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
S. 3257 - Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (STOP Using Human Shields Act)
S.2497 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R. 5141 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R.5132 - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H.R.4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.R. 1677 - Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018
S. 2946 - Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018
H.R.5954 - Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $883,163
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy
Urge the State Department to fill the post of US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act
Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Support for robust foreign security assistance to Israel, including support for S.2497/HR 5141, the United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018.
Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
S. 352, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Support for HR 3342, Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (previously the Sanctioning Hizballahs Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act); HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act; and S.3257, the STOP Using Human Shields Act
Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hizballah International Finance Prevention Amendments Act
Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.
S 3549/HR 7060, Palestinian Partnership Fund Act
Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for S.2060, H Res 1091, HR 4223, and HR 5819 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma
Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H. Res. 931, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.
Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Support for global LGBTQ human rights, including HR 2491/S 1172, the Global Respect Act
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Q4
H.R. 1697/S. 720 - Israel Anti-Boycott Act - To penalize activity related to boycotts directed at Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
H.R. 7277/S. 3517 - Prevention of Unconstitutional War With Iran Act - a bill that would prohibit appropriated funds from being used for a US military operation against Iran without the authorization of Congress.
H.R. 1911/S. 1292 - Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act - a bill that would provide that the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism shall have the rank of ambassador and be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
H.R. 672/S. 198 - Combating European Anti-Semitism Act - a bill that require the State Department to submit a report for each European country on anti-Semitic attacks on or threats against Jewish people.
S. 2497/HR 5141 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act - Codifying the Obama-Netanyahu memorandum of understanding on US assistance to Israel.
H.R.3440/S.1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
S.2497 - United States-Israel Authorization Act
HR 5141 - United States-Israel Authorization Act
S170 - Combating BDS Act of 2017 - Entire Bill
HR 2856 - Combating BDS Act of 2017 - Entire Bill
S720 - Israel Anti-Boycott Act - Entire Bill
HR 1697 - Israel Anti-Boycott Act - Entire Bill
H.R. 3542 - Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act - Entire Bill
H.R. 3342 - Sanctioning Hizballah's Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act - Entire Bill
S.3257 - Sanction Terrorist Operations Using Human Shields Act - Entire Bill
S. 2946 - Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018 - Entire Bill
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018
H.R.3342 - Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
H.R.3542 - Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
S. 3257 - Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (STOP Using Human Shields Act)
S.2497 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R. 5141 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R.5132 - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H.R.4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.R. 1677 - Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018
S. 2946 - Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018
H.R.5954 - Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $883,163
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Urge the State Department to fill the post of US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2019.
Support for global LGBT issues
Support for HR 672/S 198 Combating European Anti-Semitism Act
Support for HR 1911/S 1292, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act and for congressional letters urging the timely appointment of this Special Envoy
Support for HR 1697/ S 720 Israel Anti-Boycott Act
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Support for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Support for ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child
Support for HR 3329/ S 1595, Hezbollah International Finance Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
Oppose reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule
Oppose prohibition on funding for UNFPA
Support for S.2060, HR 4223, HR 5819, H Res 1091, and related provisions of HR 5515 seeking a more firm US response opposing ethnic cleansing in Burma
Support for HR 2712, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for HR 3542, Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 3342, Hezbollah Human Shields Prevention Act
Support for HR 1226/S 447, Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today Act
Support for HR 4549, Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
Support for HR 2491/S 1172, Global Respect Act
Support for HR 5132, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for HR 3030/S 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Opposition to HR 762/S 258, Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act
Support for S. 3257, to penalize the use of human shields by terrorist groups.
Support for S.2497/HR 5141, the United States Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018.
Support for HR 5954/S. 2946 Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Q4
H.R.1638 - Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act - A bill that would require the Department of the Treasury to submit within 270 days and annually thereafter for the next two years a report regarding the funds or assets held in U.S. and foreign financial institutions that are directly or indirectly controlled by specified Iranian officials.
H.R.4324 - Strengthening Oversight of Iran's Access to Finance Act - A bill that would impose additional certification requirements on the administration in order to carry out current US obligations related to commercial aircraft sales under the JCPOA. It imposes new, unilateral terms for continuation of the JCPOA that are unrelated to Iran's nuclear conduct.
Price-Deutch Letter on Iran - A letter to President Trump urging that he not withhold certification on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) absent credible evidence of a material breach by Iran, and that such action would harm our alliances, embolden Iran, and threaten U.S. national security.
Hoyer-Engel-Deutch-Lowey Letter on Iran - A letter that strongly encouraged President Trump not to withhold certification of Irans compliance with the JCPOA and instead adopt a comprehensive strategy toward Iran addressing both its nuclear program and its malign activities outside of the scope of the JCPOA.
H.Res.393 - Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict negotiated between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and urges such states and the Palestinian Authority to engage in bilateral and multilateral negotiations with Israel to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
H.R.1697/S.720 - Israel Anti-Boycott Act - To criminalize activity related to boycotts directed at Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
H.R.2856/S.170 - Combating BDS Act of 2017 - To allow state governments to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, prohibit investment of its assets in, or restrict contracting with an entity that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel or its settlements.
S.1697 - The Taylor Force Act - To halt US financial assistance benefitting Palestinians unless and until the Palestinian Authority ceases the payments to those - and the families of those - who were jailed or killed in connection with an act of violence against Israelis.
H.R.1164/S.474 - The Taylor Force Act - To halt all US financial assistance benefitting Palestinians unless and until the Palestinian Authority ceases the payments to those - and the families of those - who were jailed or killed in connection with an act of violence against Israelis.
H.R.3440/S.1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
Feinstein-Sanders Letter on Home Demolitions and Settlement Expansion - A letter warning that ongoing home demolitions and settlement expansion in the West Bank pose a serious threat to the prospects for a two-state solution and to Israels future
Q1
Welch-Price Letter on UNRWA Funding - A letter urging the president to reverse course after freezing $110 million in US aid to UNRWA and to restore that critical funding.
H.R.1697/S.720 - Israel Anti-Boycott Act - To criminalize activity related to boycotts directed at Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
H.R.2856/S.170 - Combating BDS Act of 2017 - To allow state governments to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, prohibit investment of its assets in, or restrict contracting with an entity that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel or its settlements.
H.R.1164/S.474 - The Taylor Force Act - To halt all US financial assistance benefitting Palestinians unless and until the Palestinian Authority ceases the payments to those - and the families of those - who were jailed or killed in connection with an act of violence against Israelis.
H.R.5132 - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act - A bill targeting the IRGC and its involvement in the Iranian economy.
PN1186 - Kenneth L. Marcus - Department of Education - Kenneth L. Marcus, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education.
PN1761 - Mike Pompeo - Department of State - Mike Pompeo, of Kansas, to be Secretary of State, vice Rex W. Tillerson.
H.R.3440/S.1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
Q3
Pocan-Lee-Schakowsky-Yarmuth Letter on UNRWA Funding - A letter urging Secretary of State Pompeo and John Bolton to reverse course after freezing $110 million in US aid to UNRWA and to restore that critical funding.
Schakowsky-Price Letter on Detention of Children - A letter to Secretary of State Pompeo and John Bolton expressing concern about Palestinian children in detention. The letter also reaffirms a continued willingness to work with the State Department on constructive steps to countering terrorist activity and violence against Israelis.
Van Hollen Letter on UNRWA Funding - A letter to the Administration urging them to reverse reverse course after freezing $110 million in US aid to UNRWA and to restore that critical funding.
Price-Welch-Smith Letter on UNRWA Funding - A letter to the Administration urging them to reverse reverse course after freezing $110 million in US aid to UNRWA and to restore that critical funding.
Ronald Mortensen Nomination for Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration
H.R. 5515 - John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act - Language related to the authorization for the use of force
H.R.1697/S.720 - Israel Anti-Boycott Act - To penalize activity related to boycotts directed at Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
H.R.2856/S.170 - Combating BDS Act of 2017 - To allow state governments to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, prohibit investment of its assets in, or restrict contracting with an entity that engages in a commerce- or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel or its settlements.
S. 3517 - Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2018 - A bill that would prohibit appropriated funds from being used for a US military operation against Iran without the authorization of Congress.
H.R.3440/S.1615 - Dream Act of 2017 - To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
S. 2497/HR 5141 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act - Codifying the Obama-Netanyahu memorandum of understanding on US assistance to Israel.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018
H.R.3342 - Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
H.R.3542 - Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
S. 3257 - Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (STOP Using Human Shields Act)
S.2497 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R. 5141 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R.5132 - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H.R.4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
H.R. 1677 - Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2018
S. 2946 - Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018
H.R.5954 - Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $879,936
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H. Res. 570, S. Res. 291 - Resolution affirming connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem and condemning UNESCO
H. Res 835 - Resolution supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes
H.J.Res.135 - Resolution supporting Israel's right to defend its borders, and for other purposes
H.R.3542 Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
H.R.5132 - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H.R.3329, S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act
HR 5141, S.2497 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act
HR 1638, S. 2353 - Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
H.R.3342 - Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
H.R.3542 - Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
S.2497 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R. 5141 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R.5132 - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H.R.2712 - Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017
H.R. 4744 - Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
H.R.4391 - Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $875,845
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 1164, S. 474, S. 1697 - Taylor Force Act
H. Res. 570, S. Res. 291 - Resolution affirming connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem and condemning UNESCO
H.R.3542 Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
H.R.5132 - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H.R.3329, S. 1595 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act
HR 5141, S.2497 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
S. 1697 The Taylor Force Act
H.R. 3329 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
S. 1595 -Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
H.R.3342 - Sanctioning Hizballah's Illicit Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
H.R.3542 - Hamas Human Shields Prevention Act
S.2497 - United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R. 5141 United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
H.R.5132 -Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
H.R.2712-Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $879,084
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of