United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8707 — Middle East Advanced Military Technology Protection Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Requires the President to make specified certifications to Congress before transferring certain defense articles or defense services to any country in the Middle East other than Israel. The certifications must include, for example, that the recipient country has a peace agreement with Israel and that it will not use the articles or services to commit human rights violations.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

International affairs Arab-Israeli relations Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Human rights Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information International law and treaties Israel Licensing and registrations Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Foreign aid and international relief
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8707 do?
Requires the President to make specified certifications to Congress before transferring certain defense articles or defense services to any country in the Middle East other than Israel. The certifications must include, for example, that the recipient country has a peace agreement with Israel and that it will not use the articles or services to commit human rights violations.
Who sponsors HR 8707?
HR 8707 is sponsored by Eliot Engel (D).
What is the current status of HR 8707?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8707?
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