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United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1229| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (179)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Troy Downing (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025," seeks to significantly enhance defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, recognizing their shared threats and mutual interests. It establishes a new United States-Israel Counter-Unmanned Systems Program , authorizing $150 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This program will focus on developing, testing, evaluating, and deploying advanced technologies to counter unmanned systems, sharing technical expertise, conducting joint research, and integrating these systems for mutual defense. The legislation also extends and modifies existing defense initiatives. It increases funding for United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation from $50 million to $80 million and extends its authorization until December 31, 2028. Similarly, United States-Israel Cooperation to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems sees its funding increase from $55 million to $75 million, with an extension to December 31, 2028. Furthermore, the bill authorizes new United States-Israel Emerging Technology Capabilities Cooperation , allocating $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This initiative will facilitate joint research, development, test, and evaluation in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation, requiring a memorandum of agreement for cost-sharing and intellectual property. The Secretary of Defense is also directed to establish a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel to foster collaboration against dual-use defense technologies and leverage innovation. Other key provisions include extending the War Reserves Stockpile Authority until January 1, 2029, and requiring the Secretary of Defense to discuss Israel's potential ascension into the national technology and industrial base . Finally, the bill mandates an assessment of integrated air and missile defense in the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) region , evaluating current strengths, ways to enhance it, and requirements for expanded cooperation among the U.S., Israel, and regional partners, including lessons learned from recent Iranian airstrikes.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-554
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 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.
  • February 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-554
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 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.

International Affairs

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  • S 119-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1229| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This bill, titled the "United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025," seeks to significantly enhance defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, recognizing their shared threats and mutual interests. It establishes a new United States-Israel Counter-Unmanned Systems Program , authorizing $150 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This program will focus on developing, testing, evaluating, and deploying advanced technologies to counter unmanned systems, sharing technical expertise, conducting joint research, and integrating these systems for mutual defense. The legislation also extends and modifies existing defense initiatives. It increases funding for United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation from $50 million to $80 million and extends its authorization until December 31, 2028. Similarly, United States-Israel Cooperation to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems sees its funding increase from $55 million to $75 million, with an extension to December 31, 2028. Furthermore, the bill authorizes new United States-Israel Emerging Technology Capabilities Cooperation , allocating $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This initiative will facilitate joint research, development, test, and evaluation in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation, requiring a memorandum of agreement for cost-sharing and intellectual property. The Secretary of Defense is also directed to establish a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel to foster collaboration against dual-use defense technologies and leverage innovation. Other key provisions include extending the War Reserves Stockpile Authority until January 1, 2029, and requiring the Secretary of Defense to discuss Israel's potential ascension into the national technology and industrial base . Finally, the bill mandates an assessment of integrated air and missile defense in the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) region , evaluating current strengths, ways to enhance it, and requirements for expanded cooperation among the U.S., Israel, and regional partners, including lessons learned from recent Iranian airstrikes.
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Timeline
Feb 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-554
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 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.
  • February 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-554
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 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.
Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (179)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)John B. Larson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Troy Downing (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted