Senate bill includes provision limiting president’s ability to sever intelligence sharing with Israel
The proposed Senate Intelligence Authorization Act includes provisions to strengthen intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Israel. If enacted, future presidents would need to document any decisions to limit this cooperation. The bill emphasizes the importance of this partnership for U.S. national interests amid shared security threats.
- ▪The bill requires future presidents to document any decisions to suspend or limit intelligence cooperation with Israel.
- ▪It was introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton on May 20 and is awaiting Senate floor consideration.
- ▪The legislation argues that U.S.-Israeli intelligence sharing is crucial for addressing global security concerns.
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Deep within the proposed Senate Intelligence Authorization Act are provisions to enhance intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel. If passed, the bill would require all future presidents to document any determinations to suspend, reduce, or limit intelligence and security cooperation with Israel. Introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) on May 20 in the Senate Intelligence Committee, the bill awaits consideration on the Senate floor. Recommended Stories White House urged to engage as Bill Pulte pick threatens to derail spy powers renewal Intelligence committee lawmakers say they haven’t spoken with Bill Pulte Ivanka Trump targeted in Iranian assassination plot: Report The section of the bill protecting the intelligence sharing between the U.S.
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