H.Res. 729 · 114th Congress

Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2016-05-13
Latest action
2016-09-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms:

that Israel is a major U.S. strategic partner, that it is U.S. policy and law to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and self-defense capacity, and support of an Israeli tiered missile defense program. Urges finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel.

Supports a long-term Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel that increases the amount of aid from previous agreements and enhances Israel's military capabilities.