What does Preamble of HR 1229 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1229 do?

This bill is formally titled the United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of HR 1229 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the relationship between the United States and Israel. It states that the United States and Israel are closely bound by historic and cultural ties and mutual interests. The section identifies common, evolving threats faced by both countries. It suggests expanding the defense partnership between the United States and Israel to counter these threats. The partnership should focus on developing new technologies and utilizing each country's defense industrial base capabilities. This Act is presented as furthering the goal of establishing joint initiatives.

What does UNITED STATES-ISRAEL PROGRAM ON COUNTERING UNMANNED SYSTEMS. of HR 1229 do?

This section establishes the United States-Israel Counter-Unmanned Systems Program to enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Israel in countering unmanned systems. The program aims to develop, test, evaluate, and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned systems that threaten both countries. Activities include collaborative research, joint training exercises, information sharing, and the establishment of a program office within the Department of Defense. The program will involve collaboration between government, private sector, and academic institutions in both the U.S. and Israel. The Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Minister of Defense of Israel, is responsible for establishing and overseeing the program. The Secretary of Defense must submit an annual report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees detailing program activities, progress, and recommendations. The program is authorized to receive $150,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

What does EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-TUNNEL of HR 1229 do?

Section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended. The funding amount in subsection (b)(4) is increased from $50,000,000 to $80,000,000. The date in subsection (f) is extended from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

What does EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL COOPERATION of HR 1229 do?

Section 1278 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended. The funding amount in subsection (b)(4) is increased from $55,000,000 to $75,000,000. The date in subsection (f) is extended from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

What does UNITED STATES-ISRAEL EMERGING TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES of HR 1229 do?

This section establishes a policy to support defense collaboration between the United States and Israel in emerging technologies. The Secretary of Defense is authorized to jointly conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation with Israel in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics, upon request by Israel and in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence. Activities under this authority require protection of sensitive information and national security interests. The Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress before activities can begin, detailing a memorandum of agreement regarding cost-sharing, intellectual property rights, and semiannual expenditure reports from Israel. The memorandum of agreement must require cost-sharing between the U.S. and Israel, establish a framework for intellectual property negotiation, and mandate semiannual expenditure reports from Israel. The Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate will be designated as the lead agency of the Department of Defense for this section. The Secretary of Defense must submit semiannual reports to Congress containing the most recent reports from the Government of Israel regarding fund expenditure. $50,000,000 is authorized for appropriation for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out this program.

What does EXTENSION OF WAR RESERVES STOCKPILE AUTHORITY. of HR 1229 do?

This section amends Section 12001(d) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005. The amendment changes the date from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2029.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT OFFICE IN ISRAEL. of HR 1229 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The office will engage with the Minister of Defense of Israel and private sector representatives. The purpose of the office is to counter Iran's development of dual-use defense technologies through collaborative efforts. The office will leverage resources and innovation activities from both the United States and Israel to benefit the national security of both countries.

What does NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL BASE. of HR 1229 do?

This section addresses the National Technology Industrial Base. The Secretary of Defense must engage with the Minister of Defense of Israel within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The discussion should focus on Israel's potential ascension into the national technology and industrial base. Activities under this section must protect sensitive information and the national security interests of both the United States and Israel.

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United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 — HR. 1229

Last updated: 2/12/2025 · Introduced: 2/12/2025

Author: Joe Wilson (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the United States-Israel Counter-Unmanned Systems Program, authorizing $150 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to develop and deploy technologies for countering unmanned systems.
The bill increases funding for the United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel program from $50 million to $80 million and extends its authorization to December 31, 2028.
Funding for the United States-Israel Cooperation program is increased from $55 million to $75 million, with its authorization also extended to December 31, 2028.
The bill authorizes $50 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to support defense collaboration between the United States and Israel in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
It requires the establishment of a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel to counter Iran’s dual-use defense technologies through collaborative efforts.

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