Bill · H.Res. 411· House(119-HRES-411)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the enduring alliance between the United States and Israel and the necessity of expanding defense cooperation to address evolving threats.
- Introduced
- 5/14/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jack Bergman
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enduring alliance between the United States and Israel. It highlights the necessity of expanding defense cooperation to address evolving threats such as terrorist organizations and technological warfare. The text emphasizes the importance of military and intelligence cooperation, including the development of advanced defense systems. It calls for continued expansion in areas like joint research, technology sharing, and military coordination. Additionally, the resolution supports investments in missile defense, cybersecurity, and intelligence-sharing to enhance mutual security.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The bill seeks to strengthen the enduring and strategic defense alliance between the U.S. and Israel.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill explicitly supports investments in cybersecurity and technology sharing to counter evolving threats.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
The resolution emphasizes defense cooperation to address threats from terrorist organizations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced National Security: The resolution calls for expanding defense cooperation and supports additional investments in missile defense, cybersecurity, and intelligence-sharing to enhance mutual security capabilities (Section 2 and 3).
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Protection of Lives: The text notes that military and intelligence cooperation, such as the development of advanced defense systems, has proven essential in protecting innocent lives (Whereas clause regarding military and intelligence cooperation).
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Technological Advancement: The resolution advocates for cooperation on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced defense systems (Section 6).
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Strengthened Regional and Global Security: Collaboration on anti-tunneling technology and counter-unmanned aircraft systems is noted to have enhanced the ability of both nations to detect and neutralize asymmetric threats (Whereas clause regarding Irregular Warfare Support Directorate).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Increases Foreign Aid+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 5/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
David ScottDemocrat · Georgia
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia