United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
This bill establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate joint development and integration of defense technologies between the two countries. It directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense, with Israel’s agreement, to identify Israeli-origin technologies for rapid adoption into U.S. military systems, focusing on areas like counter-drone systems, missile defense (including "Golden Dome for America"), AI, cyber defense, and directed energy. The initiative requires annual congressional reporting on progress, partnerships with industry, and technology transitions, while authorizing $150 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2029. It aims to strengthen bilateral defense innovation and streamline the use of Israeli technologies within U.S. military programs.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
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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.
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Ronny Jackson
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Adrian Smith
RRepublican
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Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
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Andy Barr
RRepublican
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Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
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August Pfluger
RRepublican
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Barry Moore
RRepublican
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Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
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Brad Finstad
RRepublican
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Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
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Brian Jack
RRepublican
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