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HR 907 — United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-123. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-123. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

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

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

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

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. S.Amdt.3278 Amendment SA 3278 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  10. S.Amdt.3278 Amendment SA 3278 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Rubio. (consideration: CR S570-571; text: CR S570-571)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  20. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  21. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  22. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 907 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 907?
HR 907 is sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R).
What is the current status of HR 907?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2015. Enacted.
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