S 2165 · 112th Congress · International Affairs
United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 112-150.(2012-07-27)
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United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) reaffirm the commitment to Israel's security as a Jewish state, (2) provide Israel with the military capabilities to defend itself and help preserve its qualitative military edge, (3) expand military and civilian cooperation, (4) assist in a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results in two states living side by side in peace and security, and (5) encourage Israel's neighbors to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should take specified actions to assist in Israel's defense. Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to extend authority to transfer certain obsolete or surplus Department of Defense (DOD) items to Israel. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend authority to make additions to foreign-based defense stockpiles. Amends the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 to extend specified loan guarantee authority to Israel.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeS. 2165, United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012
Jun 29, 2012As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on June 19, 2012
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Cosponsors (20)
9 Democrats11 Republicans