United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2014

This bill would increase defense cooperation with Jordan in response to the threat posed by ISIS and the Syrian refugee crisis. Specifically, it would authorize the administration to enter into a new Memorandum of Understanding with Jordan, include Jordan on a list of countries eligible for streamlined arms sales, and make certain funds available to Jordan through 2019. Also, it would add Jordan to the list of countries exempt from the annual foreign military training report submitted to Congress by the Depts. of Defense and State.

4 cosponsors (4R).

Last major action: 9/18/14 Referred to House Comm. on Foreign Affairs.