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United States-India Enhanced Cooperation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2123| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2019
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (12)
Pete Olson (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)George Holding (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States-India Enhanced Cooperation Act of 2019 This bill adjusts India's status, for the purposes of various restrictions and requirements related to the transfer of defense articles and services, so that it is similar to the status of U.S. allies such as Australia and Japan. Under current law, the President must notify Congress of the proposed transfer of certain defense articles or services to another country, and Congress typically has 30 days to pass a joint resolution to block the transfer. The bill specifies that such transfers to India are subject to only a 15-day window for Congress to block the transfer. The bill also authorizes the President to (1) reduce or waive certain administrative and research costs related to the sale of defense articles or services to India; and (2) provide to India services related to the transfer of defense articles or services, such as quality inspection, without charge. The bill expands existing annual reporting requirements relating to the U.S.-India defense partnership to include a description of the progress made in implementing existing agreements between the two countries, including the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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United States-India Enhanced Cooperation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2123| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2019
United States-India Enhanced Cooperation Act of 2019 This bill adjusts India's status, for the purposes of various restrictions and requirements related to the transfer of defense articles and services, so that it is similar to the status of U.S. allies such as Australia and Japan. Under current law, the President must notify Congress of the proposed transfer of certain defense articles or services to another country, and Congress typically has 30 days to pass a joint resolution to block the transfer. The bill specifies that such transfers to India are subject to only a 15-day window for Congress to block the transfer. The bill also authorizes the President to (1) reduce or waive certain administrative and research costs related to the sale of defense articles or services to India; and (2) provide to India services related to the transfer of defense articles or services, such as quality inspection, without charge. The bill expands existing annual reporting requirements relating to the U.S.-India defense partnership to include a description of the progress made in implementing existing agreements between the two countries, including the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • April 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (12)
Pete Olson (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)George Holding (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCongressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefIndiaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictions