Bill Summary
This legislation, titled the "U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion Act," aims to promote security and law enforcement training and cooperation between the United States and Israel. It highlights the historical cooperation between the two countries and recognizes the benefits of sharing experiences in combating terrorism, resolving disputes, and protecting civil society. It also emphasizes the need for training, cooperation, and education in law enforcement globally. The legislation further expresses support for Israel's inclusion in the International Law Enforcement Academy in Europe and calls for the Secretary of State to support projects in the Middle East through the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement program. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to enhance bilateral training between the two countries in areas such as anti-terrorism, community policing, and managing mass casualties.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect people by increasing security measures and training for law enforcement personnel in both the United States and Israel. This could lead to stricter protocols and procedures for individuals interacting with law enforcement in both countries.
2. The inclusion of Israel in the International Law Enforcement Academy in Europe could provide new opportunities for training and education for Israeli law enforcement personnel, potentially leading to advancements in their tactics and strategies. This could also potentially lead to increased collaboration and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in the United States and Israel.
3. The statement of policy in section 4 could potentially lead to the sharing of sensitive information and techniques between the two countries, which could have implications for the privacy and rights of individuals involved in law enforcement operations.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1459 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1459
To support security and law enforcement training and cooperation
between the United States and Israel.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 28, 2019
Mr. Meadows (for himself and Mr. Schneider) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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A BILL
To support security and law enforcement training and cooperation
between the United States and Israel.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``U.S.-Israel Cooperation Expansion
Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) On May 9, 2018, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
adopted an amendment stating that it was the policy of the
United States to support bilateral cooperation between United
States and Israeli law enforcement personnel.
(2) The United States has a long history of cooperation
with Israel.
(3) The sharing of distinct experiences can promote
security against terrorism, peaceful resolutions to community
disputes, and the protection of spaces for civil society.
(4) Congress has supported bilateral cooperation with
Israel to combat the threat of illicit cross-border tunneling
and the associated trafficking in arms, persons, and militants
and to combat threats from unmanned aerial systems.
(5) The United States supports law enforcement training,
cooperation, and education globally.
SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States supports the inclusion of Israel in
the International Law Enforcement Academy in Europe; and
(2) the Secretary of State should support projects in the
Middle East through the International Narcotics Control and Law
Enforcement program.
SEC. 4. STATEMENT OF POLICY.
It is the policy of the United States to support bilateral training
between United States and Israeli law enforcement personnel for the
purpose of sharing of best practices relating to anti-terrorism,
community policing, and managing mass casualties.
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