law and in support of one of the most important United States allies, must ensure that any sale or export of defense articles or defense services to countries in the Middle East region does not in any way adversely affect Israel’s qualitative military edge. 4. Additional assessment and consultation regarding Israel’s qualitative military edge Section 36(h) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(h) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Consultation required The President shall seek to consult with appropriate officials of the Government of Israel for information regarding Israel’s qualitative military edge before making a determination under paragraph (1). (5) Initial determination with respect to letters of request Not later than 60 days after the date of a letter of request for defense articles or defense services subject to this section, the President shall submit to Congress an unclassified determination with respect to the impact fulfilling such request would have on Israel’s qualitative military edge, and offer to provide supplemental classified briefing on such determination. .