HR-1992 : Still Just a Bill


Israel QME Enhancement Act - Directs the President to: (1) report to Congress every two years (current law requires such report every four years) regarding the assessment of Israel's qualitative military edge over military threats to Israel and related weapons sales in the Middle East, and (2) report on criteria used to include cyber and asymmetric threats in such assessment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-12-12IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2013-12-11VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 636). (text: CR H7650)House floor actions
2013-12-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7668-7669)House floor actions
2013-12-11FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2013-12-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1992.House floor actions
2013-12-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7650-7653)House floor actions
2013-12-11FloorMr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2013-11-20CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2013-11-20CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2013-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2013-05-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress