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Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-336| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (69)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Greg Walden (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (7)
• Foreign Affairs Committee• Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 This bill authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President to report on steps taken to help Israel secure a strategic trade authorization exception. United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act The bill extends through 2022 arrangements that allow certain defense articles to be transferred to Jordan on an expedited basis. The bill also directs the President to submit a report to Congress assessing the costs and benefits of establishing a fund to support private investment in Jordan. Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a primary money-laundering concern and, if so, impose special measures on transactions involving the bank. The bill also imposes sanctions on individuals providing support for the Syrian government. Combating BDS Act of 2019 The bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.
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Timeline
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, 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.
Feb 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1
Held at the desk.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, 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.


  • February 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1
    Held at the desk.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-52: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-31: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
  • S 116-28: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
Arms control and nonproliferationAviation and airportsBanking and financial institutions regulationChemical and biological weaponsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime victimsDetention of personsEmployee benefits and pensionsEnergy storage, supplies, demandFinancial services and investmentsForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationIranIsraelJordanLebanonLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentOil and gasPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRussiaSanctionsSpace flight and explorationState and local financeState and local government operationsSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-336| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 This bill authorizes assistance and weapons transfers to Israel, and extends defense cooperation with Jordan. It establishes additional sanctions related to the conflict in Syria, and allows states to divest from entities boycotting Israel. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2019 The bill reauthorizes through FY2028 Foreign Military Financing to Israel. It extends loan guarantees to Israel through FY2023, and authorizes the President to transfer precision-guided munitions to the country. The bill directs the President to report on steps taken to help Israel secure a strategic trade authorization exception. United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act The bill extends through 2022 arrangements that allow certain defense articles to be transferred to Jordan on an expedited basis. The bill also directs the President to submit a report to Congress assessing the costs and benefits of establishing a fund to support private investment in Jordan. Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to determine whether the Central Bank of Syria is a primary money-laundering concern and, if so, impose special measures on transactions involving the bank. The bill also imposes sanctions on individuals providing support for the Syrian government. Combating BDS Act of 2019 The bill allows a state or local government to adopt measures to divest its assets from entities using boycotts, divestments, or sanctions to influence Israel's policies. Such measures shall meet various requirements, including those related to written notice and comment.
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Timeline
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, 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.
Feb 6, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1
Held at the desk.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, 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.


  • February 6, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1
    Held at the desk.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (69)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Greg Walden (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Bill Flores (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (7)
• Foreign Affairs Committee• Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-52: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • HR 116-31: Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-1: Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019
  • S 116-28: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arms control and nonproliferationAviation and airportsBanking and financial institutions regulationChemical and biological weaponsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime victimsDetention of personsEmployee benefits and pensionsEnergy storage, supplies, demandFinancial services and investmentsForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationIranIsraelJordanLebanonLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentOil and gasPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRussiaSanctionsSpace flight and explorationState and local financeState and local government operationsSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTrade restrictionsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity