What does Preamble of BIRD Health Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a bilateral research and innovation program to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the United States and Israel in certain health-related areas, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a research program between the United States and Israel. The program will focus on health-related areas. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to establish this program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of BIRD Health Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the United States-Israel Bilateral Innovation for Research and Development in Health Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of BIRD Health Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to the Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD Foundation). The BIRD Foundation was established in 1977 as a joint initiative between the United States and Israel. The Foundation has approved over 1,000 projects, investing over $500 million and generating over $10 billion in sales. Approximately 30% of recent projects focus on health, biotechnology, and related fields. The United States and Israel have expanded BIRD Foundation activities to include energy, cyber, and homeland security programs. A health, medical, and scientific cooperation agreement was signed in 2016 to foster collaboration. In 2020, Congress allocated $2 million to establish a bilateral program for health-related technology development with Israel.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF BIRD HEALTH PROGRAM. of BIRD Health Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the BIRD Health Program, a bilateral research and innovation program between the United States and Israel. The program will focus on expanding and enhancing collaboration on healthcare products and services, and their delivery to individuals in need. The BIRD Foundation will administer the program, using a model similar to existing collaborations in energy, cyber, and homeland security. Governance of the program will be jointly managed by representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Israeli Ministry of Health. The program aims to facilitate joint research and development projects, support commercialization of innovative healthcare products, and strengthen health-related ecosystems. Funding will be provided for research and development, innovation and startup ecosystem support, health care system strengthening, telemedicine and digital health cooperation, disease prevention initiatives, and biological product manufacturing. Project selection will be based on technical merit, commercial potential, relevance to health priorities, strength of the U.S.-Israel partnership, and potential to address unmet medical needs.

What does FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION. of BIRD Health Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the funding and implementation procedures for the Act. Up to $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation to the Secretary of Health and Human Services annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2032. Funds will be administered through the BIRD Foundation, subject to a cooperative agreement and oversight from the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Commerce. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit a report to Congress on the program framework's progress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The BIRD Health Program will begin accepting proposals and allocating funds one year after the program framework is established.

What does REPORTING AND EVALUATION. of BIRD Health Act of 2025 do?

This section mandates annual reports to Congress from the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the BIRD Health Program. The annual reports must detail the progress of funded projects, their impact on healthcare innovation, and benefits from U.S.-Israel collaborations. The reports should also include policy recommendations to improve the BIRD Health Program's effectiveness. The Secretary must also conduct a comprehensive review of the BIRD Health Program every three years and submit recommendations for renewal or expansion to Congress.

What does HEALTH TECHNOLOGY DEFINED. of BIRD Health Act of 2025 do?

This section defines 'health technology' for the purposes of this Act. The definition of 'health technology' includes medical devices, pharmaceuticals, digital health solutions, diagnostic tools driven by artificial intelligence, and biologics.

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BIRD Health Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/16/2025 · Introduced: 7/16/2025

Author: Randy Weber (R-TX)

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This bill establishes the BIRD Health Program, a bilateral research and innovation program between the United States and Israel focused on healthcare products, services, and delivery.
The program will be administered by the BIRD Foundation and funded with up to $10 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2032, supporting joint research, commercialization, and ecosystem development.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the program's progress, impact, and recommendations for improvement, alongside a comprehensive review every three years.

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