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H.R. 907Became Law

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Feb 18, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on February 3, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill specifies the findings of Congress that:

  • as of January 22, 2015, the United States has provided over $3 billion in assistance to respond to the Syria humanitarian crisis, of which nearly $467 million has been provided to Jordan;
  • as of January 2015, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there were 621,937 registered Syrian refugees in Jordan, 83.8% of whom lived outside refugee camps;
  • in 2000 the United States and Jordan signed a free-trade agreement that went into force in 2001;
  • in 1996 the United States granted Jordan major non-NATO ally status; and
  • Jordan is suffering from the Syrian refugee crisis and the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

(Sec. 3) U.S. policy should be to:

  • support Jordan in its response to the Syrian refugee crisis,
  • provide necessary assistance to support the basic needs of the assimilated Syrian refugees,
  • cooperate with Jordan to combat the terrorist threat from ISIL or other terrorist organizations, and
  • help secure the border between Jordan and Syria and Iraq.

(Sec. 4) It is the sense of Congress that:

  • expeditious consideration of certifications of letters of offer to sell defense articles, defense services, design and construction services, and major defense equipment to Jordan is fully consistent with U. S. security and foreign policy interests and the objectives of world peace and security; and
  • it is in the interest of peace and stability for regional members of the Global Coalition to Combat ISIL to increase their involvement in addressing the ISIL threat.

(Sec. 5) The Arms Export Control Act is amended to include Jordan among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales for three years.

(Sec. 6) The Department of State is authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan to increase economic support funds and military cooperation, including joint military exercises, personnel exchanges, support for international peacekeeping missions, and enhanced strategic dialogue.

What just happenedFeb 18, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-123.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
13 cosponsors6 D7 R
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  1. Feb 18, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-123.

  2. Feb 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-123.

  3. Feb 18, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 12, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Feb 12, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Feb 10, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Feb 10, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H693-694)

  9. Feb 10, 2016NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H693-694)

  10. Feb 10, 2016ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H693-694)

  11. Feb 4, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Feb 3, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Feb 3, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Feb 3, 2016Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S570-571)

  15. Feb 3, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S570)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  16. Feb 3, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S570)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  17. Jul 8, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  18. Jul 7, 2015FloorH38310

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

  19. Jul 7, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4799)

  20. Jul 7, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4799)

  21. Jul 7, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 907.

  22. Jul 7, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4779-4781)

  23. Jul 7, 2015FloorH30300

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  24. Apr 23, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  25. Apr 23, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  26. Feb 12, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  27. Feb 12, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Feb 12, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawFeb 18, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on February 3, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill specifies the findings of Congress that:

  • as of January 22, 2015, the United States has provided over $3 billion in assistance to respond to the Syria humanitarian crisis, of which nearly $467 million has been provided to Jordan;
  • as of January 2015, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there were 621,937 registered Syrian refugees in Jordan, 83.8% of whom lived outside refugee camps;
  • in 2000 the United States and Jordan signed a free-trade agreement that went into force in 2001;
  • in 1996 the United States granted Jordan major non-NATO ally status; and
  • Jordan is suffering from the Syrian refugee crisis and the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

(Sec. 3) U.S. policy should be to:

  • support Jordan in its response to the Syrian refugee crisis,
  • provide necessary assistance to support the basic needs of the assimilated Syrian refugees,
  • cooperate with Jordan to combat the terrorist threat from ISIL or other terrorist organizations, and
  • help secure the border between Jordan and Syria and Iraq.

(Sec. 4) It is the sense of Congress that:

  • expeditious consideration of certifications of letters of offer to sell defense articles, defense services, design and construction services, and major defense equipment to Jordan is fully consistent with U. S. security and foreign policy interests and the objectives of world peace and security; and
  • it is in the interest of peace and stability for regional members of the Global Coalition to Combat ISIL to increase their involvement in addressing the ISIL threat.

(Sec. 5) The Arms Export Control Act is amended to include Jordan among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales for three years.

(Sec. 6) The Department of State is authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan to increase economic support funds and military cooperation, including joint military exercises, personnel exchanges, support for international peacekeeping missions, and enhanced strategic dialogue.

Passed Senate amendedFeb 3, 201635

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill specifies the findings of Congress that:

  • as of January 22, 2015, the United States has provided over $3 billion in assistance to respond to the Syria humanitarian crisis, of which nearly $467 million has been provided to Jordan;
  • as of January 2015, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there were 621,937 registered Syrian refugees in Jordan, 83.8% of whom lived outside refugee camps;
  • in 2000 the United States and Jordan signed a free-trade agreement that went into force in 2001;
  • in 1996 the United States granted Jordan major non-NATO ally status; and
  • Jordan is suffering from the Syrian refugee crisis and the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

(Sec. 3) U.S. policy should be to:

  • support Jordan in its response to the Syrian refugee crisis,
  • provide necessary assistance to support the basic needs of the assimilated Syrian refugees,
  • cooperate with Jordan to combat the terrorist threat from ISIL or other terrorist organizations, and
  • help secure the border between Jordan and Syria and Iraq.

(Sec. 4) It is the sense of Congress that:

  • expeditious consideration of certifications of letters of offer to sell defense articles, defense services, design and construction services, and major defense equipment to Jordan is fully consistent with U. S. security and foreign policy interests and the objectives of world peace and security; and
  • it is in the interest of peace and stability for regional members of the Global Coalition to Combat ISIL to increase their involvement in addressing the ISIL threat.

(Sec. 5) The Arms Export Control Act is amended to include Jordan among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales for three years.

(Sec. 6) The Department of State is authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan to increase economic support funds and military cooperation, including joint military exercises, personnel exchanges, support for international peacekeeping missions, and enhanced strategic dialogue.

Passed House amendedJul 7, 201536

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) States that it should be U.S. policy to support the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in its response to the Syrian refugee crisis, cooperate with Jordan to combat the terrorist threat from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or other terrorist organizations, and help secure Jordan's borders with Syria and Iraq.

(Sec. 4) Expresses the sense of Congress that expeditious consideration of certifications of letters of offer to sell defense articles, defense services, design and construction services, and major defense equipment to Jordan is fully consistent with U.S. security and foreign policy interests and the objectives of world peace and security.

(Sec. 5) Includes Jordan for three years among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales, licensing agreements, and technical assistance under the Arms Export Control Act.

(Sec. 6) Authorizes the Department of State to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan to increase military cooperation, including joint military exercises, personnel exchanges, support for international peacekeeping missions, and enhanced strategic dialogue.

Introduced in HouseFeb 12, 2015

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015

Expresses the sense of Congress that expeditious consideration of certifications of letters of offer to sell defense articles, defense services, design and construction services, and major defense equipment to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is fully consistent with U. S. security and foreign policy interests and the objectives of world peace and security.

Amends the Arms Export Control Act to include Jordan among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales.

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include Jordan among the countries not required to be included in the annual foreign military training report submitted by the Department of Defense and the Department of State to Congress.

Authorizes the Department of State to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan to increase military cooperation, including joint military exercises, personnel exchanges, support for international peacekeeping missions, and enhanced strategic dialogue.

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 — Informed