Authority to provide assistance to military forces of Jordan

(a) In general The Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide assistance (including training, equipment, logistics support, supplies, stipends, services, and sustainment) to the military forces associated with the Government of Jordan through December 31, 2027, for the following purposes: (1) Securing the territory of Jordan, including all international borders of Jordan. (2) Increasing stability in the Middle East region. (3) Countering and degrading regional threats, including threats posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al-Qaeda and associated and successor organizations, the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Iran, and Iranian-backed proxy groups. (4) Bolstering the capacity of the military forces associated with the Government of Jordan and increasing collaboration and interoperability among such military forces, the United States Armed Forces, and the military forces of allied and partner countries. (b) Notice before provision of assistance (1) In general Not later than 15 days before the Secretary intends to exercise the authority to provide assistance under this section, the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing of such intent. (2) Elements Each notification required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The amount, type, and purpose of assistance to be provided. (B) An identification of the units of the military forces associated with the Government of Jordan that would receive such assistance. (C) The goals and objectives of the provision of such assistance.