HR-1349 : Still Just a Bill

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Defense Cooperation Act

This bill authorizes the President, upon request of the government of Israel, and acting through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, to:

  • carry out research, development, and test activities on a joint basis with Israel to establish an anti-tunneling defense system to detect, map, and destroy underground tunnels from Gaza to the territory of Israel or other countries that share a border with Gaza; and
  • provide assistance to Israel for an anti-tunneling system.

None of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act may be obligated or expended until the President, acting through the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, makes specified certifications to Congress regarding:

  • fund use by Israel,
  • sharing of research and development costs, and
  • the rights to any intellectual property developed under the cooperative research and development projects.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-08-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.House committee actions
2015-03-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.House floor actions
2015-03-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.House floor actions
2015-03-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Graham, Gwen [D-FL-2]
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Arab-Israeli relations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Gaza Strip
  • Intellectual property
  • Israel
  • Middle East
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Palestinians
  • Research and development

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