118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1218: Expediting Israeli Aerial Refueling Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD), particularly the Department of the Air Force, to provide certain training and support to the air force of Israel.
Specifically, the bill requires the U.S. Air Force to train members of the air force of Israel on (1) the operation of the KC-46 aircraft, and (2) maintenance and sustainment requirements of the KC-46 aircraft.
Before completing the training required by this bill, DOD must authorize members of the air force of Israel who are associated with the operation of KC-46 aircraft to participate in the U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Exchange Program. DOD must make the program available to such members of the air force of Israel and ensure that they may participate immediately after completing training.
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DOD must rotationally deploy one or more KC-46 aircraft to Israel until the earlier of five years after the enactment of this bill or the date on which a KC-46 aircraft procured by the military forces of Israel is commissioned into such military forces and achieves full combat capability.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jake Ellzey R-TXOriginal
- Mike Garcia R-CAOriginal
- David Trone D-MDOriginal
- Robert Wittman R-VAOriginal
- Mark Green R-TN
- Maria Salazar R-FL
- Chris Stewart R-UT
- W. Steube R-FL
- C. Franklin R-FL
- Brian Mast R-FL
- Jake Auchincloss D-MA
- Gus Bilirakis R-FL
- Daniel Meuser R-PA
- Wiley Nickel D-NC
- Wesley Hunt R-TX
- Juan Ciscomani R-AZ
- David Kustoff R-TN
- Guy Reschenthaler R-PA
- Brad Finstad R-MN
- Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IA
- Joe Wilson R-SC
- Byron Donalds R-FL
- Jared Moskowitz D-FL
Who scored on this bill
- 1August Pfluger SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by August Pfluger.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.