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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3176| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2020
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (45)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 This bill provides for security assistance to Israel and authorizes actions to further U.S.-Israel cooperation. Specifically, under the Foreign Military Financing Program, the bill makes no less than $3.3 billion annually available to Israel through FY2028. The bill also extends through FY2025 (1) authority to stockpile war reserves in Israel, and (2) loan guarantees to Israel for up to $9 billion. The President is authorized to transfer munitions from reserve stocks to Israel for its self-defense. Further, the President must describe steps taken to include Israel in the list of countries eligible for the strategic trade authorization exception, which authorizes exports, reexports, and in-country transfers in lieu of a license that would otherwise be required. Lastly, the President must establish and update contingency plans to provide Israel with defense articles and services necessary for its defense. The Department of State is authorized to (1) enter into memoranda of understanding with Israel with a focus on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation with nations throughout the world; and (2) establish a program between the United States, Israel, and other countries or territories to provide for cooperation in the Middle East region by financing and cooperating in programs related to innovation and advanced technologies. Further, the United States is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with Israel and developing countries to identify and support local solutions for addressing sustainability challenges. The State Department is authorized to carry out activities with Israel to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the United States, deployed forces of the United States, or Israel. The bill authorizes cooperation on additional specified matters, including (1) health technologies, (2) civilian science and technology programs, and (3) space exploration and science initiatives.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2497
United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
Jan 9, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 21, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 3, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2497
    United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018


  • January 9, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 21, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 3, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 3, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-3722: EMPIL-DOC Act
  • HR 116-1837: United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAlliancesArab-Israeli relationsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEgyptEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandForeign aid and international reliefGaza StripGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInternational organizations and cooperationInternational scientific cooperationIsraelJordanLebanonLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMoroccoPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentStrategic materials and reservesTerrorismTrade restrictionsTunisiaWater use and supplyWest Bank

United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3176| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2020
United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 This bill provides for security assistance to Israel and authorizes actions to further U.S.-Israel cooperation. Specifically, under the Foreign Military Financing Program, the bill makes no less than $3.3 billion annually available to Israel through FY2028. The bill also extends through FY2025 (1) authority to stockpile war reserves in Israel, and (2) loan guarantees to Israel for up to $9 billion. The President is authorized to transfer munitions from reserve stocks to Israel for its self-defense. Further, the President must describe steps taken to include Israel in the list of countries eligible for the strategic trade authorization exception, which authorizes exports, reexports, and in-country transfers in lieu of a license that would otherwise be required. Lastly, the President must establish and update contingency plans to provide Israel with defense articles and services necessary for its defense. The Department of State is authorized to (1) enter into memoranda of understanding with Israel with a focus on strengthening mutual ties and cooperation with nations throughout the world; and (2) establish a program between the United States, Israel, and other countries or territories to provide for cooperation in the Middle East region by financing and cooperating in programs related to innovation and advanced technologies. Further, the United States is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with Israel and developing countries to identify and support local solutions for addressing sustainability challenges. The State Department is authorized to carry out activities with Israel to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the United States, deployed forces of the United States, or Israel. The bill authorizes cooperation on additional specified matters, including (1) health technologies, (2) civilian science and technology programs, and (3) space exploration and science initiatives.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2497
United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018
Jan 9, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 21, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 3, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2497
    United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2018


  • January 9, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 21, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 3, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • June 3, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (45)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 116-3722: EMPIL-DOC Act
  • HR 116-1837: United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAfricaAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAlliancesArab-Israeli relationsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEgyptEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandForeign aid and international reliefGaza StripGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInternational organizations and cooperationInternational scientific cooperationIsraelJordanLebanonLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMoroccoPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentStrategic materials and reservesTerrorismTrade restrictionsTunisiaWater use and supplyWest Bank