BIRD Health Act of 2025

This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the United States-Israel Bilateral Innovation for Research and Development in Health (BIRD Health) Program. This program aims to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the United States and Israel to expand collaboration on developing and delivering healthcare products and services. Administered by the existing BIRD Foundation, it will follow a successful model used for other bilateral initiatives in energy, cyber, and homeland security. The program's governance will be shared between representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services and Israel's Ministry of Health, who will define focus areas and select projects for funding. The BIRD Health Program's goals include facilitating joint research and development projects between institutions, companies, and academic organizations in health technologies, and supporting the commercialization of innovative healthcare products. Key areas of focus encompass medical devices , digital health , pharmaceuticals , vaccine development , and epidemiological research . The program will fund research and development, foster innovation ecosystems, strengthen healthcare systems, and promote cooperation in telemedicine, disease prevention, and biological product manufacturing. Congress authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2032 to support these initiatives, with annual reports and triennial reviews required to assess progress and impact.