H.RES.729: Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel.

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 13, 2016
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2016

Bill Cosponsors

282 (119 Democrats, 163 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms: that Israel is a major U.S. strategic partner, that it is U.S. policy and law to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and self-defense capacity, and support of an Israeli tiered missile defense program. Urges finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel. ...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 8 statements associated with H.RES.729.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 13, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 13, 2016

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 4 (Roll no. 504). (text: CR 9/12/2016 H5266-5267)

Sept. 13, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5386-5387)
Sept. 12, 2016
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.
Sept. 12, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 729.
Sept. 12, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5266-5270)
Sept. 12, 2016
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
July 14, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
July 14, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 13, 2016

Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.)

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