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RepublicanBill · S. 3855· Senate(119-S-3855)

United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026

Rep. Budd
Age: 55 years
North Carolina
Introduced
2/12/2026
Last activity
2/12/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by
Ted Budd
Cosponsors
Republican - 15Democrat - 6
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026 seeks to increase defense cooperation between the U.S. and Israel. It establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate research, development, and integration of defense technologies. This initiative focuses on various domains including missile defense, artificial intelligence, and cyber defense. The Secretary of Defense will lead the initiative in coordination with Israeli counterparts and various U.S. agencies. The bill requires periodic progress updates and annual reports to congressional defense committees. Additionally, it authorizes $150,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2029 to implement these goals.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6

    The bill specifically targets cyber defense and digital resilience as key initiative domains.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    The act enhances bilateral defense cooperation and technological ties between the United States and Israel.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+5

    The bill authorizes $150,000,000 annually to fund collaborative research and development in emerging technologies.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.