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US HB1229
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joe Wilson
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AI Summary
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Establishes the United States-Israel Counter-Unmanned Systems Program with $150 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 for joint development, testing, and deployment of counter-drone technologies
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Increases funding caps for existing U.S.-Israel defense cooperation programs: anti-tunnel cooperation from $50 million to $80 million, and counter-unmanned aerial systems from $55 million to $75 million, while extending both programs through December 31, 2028
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Creates the United States-Israel Emerging Technology Capabilities Program with $50 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 for joint research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum computing, and automation
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Requires establishment of a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel within 180 days and directs the Secretary of Defense to engage Israel regarding potential inclusion in the U.S. national technology and industrial base
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Extends the War Reserves Stockpile authority from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2029, and mandates an assessment of integrated air and missile defense capabilities in the U.S. Central Command region within 180 days
Legislative Description
United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/12/2025