This bill would extend the country of Jordan’s eligibility for streamlined defense sales until December 31, 2022 that was first granted by the U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015. It would also express the sense of Congress that the U.S. 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 the assistance, which would terminate upon liquidation or December 31, 2022 — whichever comes first.
What is House Bill H.R. 2646?
Impact
Members of the U.S. military or contractors that train or assist the Jordanian military; the Dept. of Defense; and Congress.
Cost of House Bill H.R. 2646
$500.00 Thousand
The CBO estimates that enacting this bill would cost less than $500,000 over the 2018-2022 period.
More Information
In-Depth: Sponsoring Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) introduced this bill to extend defense cooperation between the U.S. and Jordan:
“On the front lines in the fight against terror and other regional crises, Jordan is one of our closest and most important partners in the Middle East. A key contributor to the anti-ISIS coalition, Jordan has also taken in over one million refugees from Syria and other neighboring countries, putting a significant strain on the kingdom’s economy, public services, infrastructure, and social cohesion. At a time when the U.S. needs Jordan’s support and influence in the Middle East more than ever, my bill aims to shore up our ally’s military capacity to ensure a stable and secure Jordan that is capable of advancing our mutual priorities and interests.”
This legislation passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee on a voice vote and has the support of 11 bipartisan cosponsors, including six Democrats and five Republicans.
Media:
- Sponsoring Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) Press Release
- CBO Cost Estimate
- Al-Monitor
- Sunshine State News
Summary by Eric Revell
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United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act
Official Title
To reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and for other purposes.
bill Progress
- Not enactedThe President has not signed this bill
- The senate has not voted
- senate Committees
Committee on Foreign Relations - The house Passed February 5th, 2018Passed by Voice Vote
- house Committees
Committee on Foreign AffairsMiddle East, North Africa, and International TerrorismIntroducedMay 24th, 2017
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