Briefing on expediting arms transfers to Israel

(a) In General Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter for a period not to exceed 3 years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with Secretary of Defense, shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the status of deliveries to the Government of Israel of any military aircraft or air-launched munitions approved for transfer that are undelivered or partially delivered. (b) Contents of Briefing The briefing described in subsection (a) shall include— (1) the estimated delivery timetable and any ongoing or potential measures associated with the items, including advance training and integration challenges; (2) specific reasons for any delay related to the United States Government, defense suppliers, or a foreign government; (3) the feasibility and advisability of providing the State of Israel an interim capability; (4) what measures are being taken or could be taken to expedite delivery to Israel; and (5) authorities or appropriations that Congress could provide to expedite the delivery. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Foreign Relations in the Senate. (d) Military Aircraft Defined In this section, the term military aircraft means aircraft and related articles in 22 CFR 121.10, Category VIII—Aircraft and Related Articles, subsection (a).