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Bill115th CongressFiled May 24, 2017International Affairs
H.R. 2646

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 5, 2018)

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act

(Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address such humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure and voluntary return of displaced people; and (3) the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding for FY2018-FY2022 to significantly enhance Jordan's military capacity and local economy.

(Sec. 4) The United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 is amended to extend Jordan's inclusion among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales until December 31, 2022.

(Sec. 5) The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan.

The Board of Directors of the fund shall annually: (1) report to Congress detailing administrative expenses (which are limited to 3% of amounts made available to such fund), and (2) publish each annual report on the Internet.

Any amounts resulting from the fund's liquidation or dissolution shall be returned to the Treasury.

The fund's authority to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of: (1) the date that is seven years after the fund's first expenditure, or (2) the date the fund is liquidated.

What just happenedNov 29, 2018

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
12 cosponsors7 D5 R
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  1. Nov 29, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703.

  2. Nov 29, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Nov 29, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Nov 28, 2018Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Feb 6, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Feb 5, 2018FloorH38310

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

  7. Feb 5, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H755)

  8. Feb 5, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H755)

  9. Feb 5, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2646.

  10. Feb 5, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H755-757)

  11. Feb 5, 2018FloorH30300

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

  12. Dec 14, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Dec 14, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  15. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  16. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  17. May 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. May 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 24, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 5, 201836

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act

(Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Jordan plays a critical role in responding to the humanitarian needs created by the conflict in Syria; (2) Jordan, the United States, and other partners should continue working together to address such humanitarian crisis and promote regional stability, including through support for refugees in Jordan and internally displaced people along the Jordan-Syria border and the creation of conditions inside Syria that will allow for the secure and voluntary return of displaced people; and (3) the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding for FY2018-FY2022 to significantly enhance Jordan's military capacity and local economy.

(Sec. 4) The United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 is amended to extend Jordan's inclusion among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales until December 31, 2022.

(Sec. 5) The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan.

The Board of Directors of the fund shall annually: (1) report to Congress detailing administrative expenses (which are limited to 3% of amounts made available to such fund), and (2) publish each annual report on the Internet.

Any amounts resulting from the fund's liquidation or dissolution shall be returned to the Treasury.

The fund's authority to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of: (1) the date that is seven years after the fund's first expenditure, or (2) the date the fund is liquidated.

Introduced in HouseMay 24, 2017

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act

This bill amends the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015 to extend Jordan's inclusion among the countries eligible for certain streamlined defense sales until December 31, 2022.

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the governments of the United States and Jordan should negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding through FY2022 to enhance Jordan's military capacity and local economy.

The President is authorized to establish and operate an enterprise fund to provide assistance to Jordan. The fund's authority to provide assistance shall terminate on the earlier of December 31, 2022, or the date on which the fund is liquidated in accordance with this bill.

United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act — Informed