S.2497: United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 5, 2018
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2018

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

72 (36 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 35 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Bill 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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 6 statements associated with S.2497.

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for S.2497.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 12, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 12, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8145-8146)

Sept. 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8145-8150)
Sept. 12, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2497.
Sept. 12, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 12, 2018
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Aug. 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.
Aug. 3, 2018
Received in the House.
Aug. 2, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug. 1, 2018

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Aug. 1, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Aug. 1, 2018
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Aug. 1, 2018

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S5570-5572)

Aug. 1, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5567-5572)
July 17, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
July 17, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
July 10, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
March 5, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
March 5, 2018

Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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