U.S.-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 22, 2016)
U.S.-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S.-India defense partnership is vital to regional and international stability and security, and (2) the President should take action to formalize India's status as a U.S. major partner.
The President should coordinate with India annually to develop military contingency plans for addressing threats to mutual security interests.
The President shall: (1) annually assess the extent to which India possesses strategic operational capabilities to execute military operations of mutual interest to the United States and India; and (2) ensure that such assessment is used in reviewing applications to sell or export defense articles, defense services, or technical data.
The Arms Export Control Act is amended to extend special foreign military sales status to India.
What just happenedMar 22, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 22, 2016
- Mar 22, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 22, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1499)
- Mar 22, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 22, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House