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- H.RES.218
H.RES.218: Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (42 Democrats, 31 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 21, 2017
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 29, 2017 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| June 29, 2017 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 18, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
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| March 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| March 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |