Bill · H.R. 1229· House(119-HR-1229)

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

Age: 79 years

South Carolina

Introduced: 2/12/2025
Last activity: 2/12/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Joe Wilson
Cosponsors: - 88 - 92

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 aims to strengthen defense cooperation between the United States and Israel. It establishes a new program focused on countering unmanned systems to address threats from state and nonstate actors. The bill also authorizes research into emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics. Additionally, it modifies existing funding and timelines for anti-tunnel and unmanned aerial systems cooperation. Finally, the Act directs an assessment of integrated air and missile defense within the United States Central Command region.

Yes· 3 of 9

Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill expands cooperation in cybersecurity technologies.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens the strategic defense partnership between the US and Israel.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+4
The bill enhances defense cooperation and technological exchange with Israel.

The opposite

Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3
The bill authorizes substantial new spending for counter-unmanned systems and emerging technologies.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill authorizes significant new annual spending through 2030.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill increases defense-related appropriations.