What does Preamble of United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 do?

This Act amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 It also amends the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 The purpose is to promote cooperative homeland security research and antiterrorism programs

What does SHORT TITLE. of United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 do?

This bill is formally titled the United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016.

What does COOPERATIVE HOMELAND SECURITY RESEARCH AND ANTITERRORISM of United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 do?

This section amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include reporting requirements for international cooperative activities. The amendments require a status update on international cooperative activities, including progress, lessons learned, and overall success. It also mandates a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming, executing, or implementing international cooperative agreements. The Homeland Security Act is further amended to authorize cooperative research activities with Israel to strengthen preparedness against cyber threats. The United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 is amended to remove the 'Pilot' designation from a subsection. The amended Act also adds 'cybersecurity' as a focus area.

What does PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDING. of United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 do?

This section prohibits the appropriation of additional funds. The prohibition applies to both this Act and the amendments made by this Act.

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United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016

Last updated: 12/16/2016 · Introduced: 7/14/2016

Author: John Ratcliffe (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends existing laws to require reporting on international cooperative homeland security activities, including progress, challenges, and successes.
It authorizes cooperative research with Israel focused on strengthening preparedness against cyber threats and expands the focus of the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act to include cybersecurity.
The bill prohibits additional funding appropriations for itself and the amendments it makes.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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