Bill · H.R. 2280· House(119-HR-2280)

BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2025

Age: 60 years

Florida

Introduced: 3/21/2025
Last activity: 3/21/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, 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: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Cosponsors: - 12 - 5

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2025," aims to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. It seeks to expand and reauthorize the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program. The legislation increases funding levels for cooperative research and the energy center. It also extends the authorization period for these programs through fiscal years 2026 through 2031. Additionally, the bill adds several new energy cooperation categories.

Yes· 3 of 12

Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill substantially increases funding for cooperative energy research.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+6
The bill significantly increases funding for cooperative research in renewable energy and storage.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill expands cooperation in cybersecurity for energy infrastructure.