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H.R. 5877Became Law

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 16, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to enter cooperative programs with Israel to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity through:

  • the international cooperation program established by DHS's Under Secretary for Science and Technology to enter into cooperative research activities with foreign partner governments that are allies in the global war on terrorism, and
  • the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

The pilot project designation is removed from the HSARPA's cooperative research programs with Israel for border, maritime, and aviation security; explosives detection; and emergency services.

The international cooperative activities report submitted every five years by the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office must contain: (1) a status update on the progress of such international cooperative activities identified in the previous reporting period; and (2) a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming, executing, or implementing agreements for such activities.

What just happenedDec 16, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-304.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4](R-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Dec 16, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-304.

  2. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-304.

  3. Dec 16, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 14, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 14, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 12, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 10, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7109)

  9. Dec 10, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7109)

  10. Nov 30, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Nov 29, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Nov 29, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H6332)

  13. Nov 29, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H6332)

  14. Nov 29, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5877.

  15. Nov 29, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6332-6334)

  16. Nov 29, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Ratcliffe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Nov 15, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 649.

  18. Nov 15, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. Nov 15, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  20. Nov 15, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-827, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  21. Nov 15, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-827, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  22. Sep 13, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  23. Sep 13, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  24. Aug 3, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
  25. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  26. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

  27. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  28. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 16, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to enter cooperative programs with Israel to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity through:

  • the international cooperation program established by DHS's Under Secretary for Science and Technology to enter into cooperative research activities with foreign partner governments that are allies in the global war on terrorism, and
  • the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

The pilot project designation is removed from the HSARPA's cooperative research programs with Israel for border, maritime, and aviation security; explosives detection; and emergency services.

The international cooperative activities report submitted every five years by the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office must contain: (1) a status update on the progress of such international cooperative activities identified in the previous reporting period; and (2) a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming, executing, or implementing agreements for such activities.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 10, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to enter cooperative programs with Israel to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity through:

  • the international cooperation program established by DHS's Under Secretary for Science and Technology to enter into cooperative research activities with foreign partner governments that are allies in the global war on terrorism, and
  • the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

The pilot project designation is removed from the HSARPA's cooperative research programs with Israel for border, maritime, and aviation security; explosives detection; and emergency services.

The international cooperative activities report submitted every five years by the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office must contain: (1) a status update on the progress of such international cooperative activities identified in the previous reporting period; and (2) a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming, executing, or implementing agreements for such activities.

Passed House amendedNov 29, 201636

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to enter cooperative programs with Israel to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity through:

  • the international cooperation program established by DHS's Under Secretary for Science and Technology to enter into cooperative research activities with foreign partner governments that are allies in the global war on terrorism, and
  • the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

The pilot project designation is removed from the HSARPA's cooperative research programs with Israel for border, maritime, and aviation security; explosives detection; and emergency services.

The international cooperative activities report submitted every five years by the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office must contain: (1) a status update on the progress of such international cooperative activities identified in the previous reporting period; and (2) a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming, executing, or implementing agreements for such activities.

Reported to House amended, Part INov 15, 201618

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to enter cooperative programs with Israel to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity through:

  • the international cooperation program established by DHS's Under Secretary for Science and Technology to enter into cooperative research activities with foreign partner governments that are allies in the global war on terrorism, and
  • the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

The pilot project designation is removed from the HSARPA's cooperative research programs with Israel for border, maritime, and aviation security; explosives detection; and emergency services.

The international cooperative activities report submitted every five years by the Science and Technology Homeland Security International Cooperative Programs Office must contain: (1) a status update on the progress of such international cooperative activities identified in the previous reporting period; and (2) a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming, executing, or implementing agreements for such activities.

Introduced in HouseJul 14, 2016

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Department of State, to enter cooperative programs with Israel to enhance capabilities in cybersecurity through:

  • the international cooperation program established by DHS's Under Secretary for Science and Technology to enter into cooperative research activities with foreign partner governments that are allies in the global war on terrorism, and
  • the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

The pilot project designation is removed from the HSARPA's cooperative research programs with Israel for border, maritime, and aviation security; explosives detection; and emergency services.

United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 — Informed