What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7540 do?

This bill is formally titled the United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security Act of 2026.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of HR 7540 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the relationship between the United States and Israel. It highlights shared democratic values, strategic interests, and technological ties between the two countries. The text recognizes Israel as a strategic ally of the United States that advances U.S. strategic interests and strengthens military capabilities. It notes the 2016 memorandum of understanding reaffirming military assistance and cooperative missile defense programs. The section emphasizes the successful joint research and development that has advanced national security capabilities in areas like missile defense and counterterrorism. It states the need to expand cooperation in emerging domains to maintain Israel's qualitative military edge and ensure mutual security. The text suggests leveraging each country's unique capabilities to grow American technological supremacy and integrate jointly developed technologies.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES-ISRAEL DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY of HR 7540 do?

This section establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative. The Secretary of Defense, with Israeli concurrence, will lead the initiative to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology cooperation. The initiative will identify technologies for integration into U.S. systems and programs. Collaborative research initiatives will involve government, private sector, and academic institutions in both countries. The initiative aims to facilitate the transition of technologies from research to procurement. Frameworks will be established for joint ventures, licensing agreements, and co-production partnerships. The initiative will coordinate with various Department of Defense components to align efforts. The initiative will focus on domains including counter-unmanned systems, anti-tunneling, missile defense, artificial intelligence, cyber defense, and biotechnology. The Secretary of Defense will coordinate activities with other federal departments and agencies.

What does REPORTING. of HR 7540 do?

This section mandates reporting requirements related to an initiative. The Secretary of Defense must provide an interim progress update to the congressional defense committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The interim update must describe steps taken to stand up the initiative, coordination with Israeli counterparts, technology areas identified, designated Department of Defense components, and early activities. Annually, the Secretary of Defense must submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the program's implementation. The annual report should include a description of activities, an assessment of progress, collaboration with other Federal programs, technologies transitioned, partnerships established, and recommendations for future priorities and resource needs. Reports must be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. The Secretary of Defense must make publicly accessible, unclassified updates on the initiative's activities, to the extent practicable, while protecting classified information. The 'congressional defense committees' are defined as the Committees on Appropriations and Armed Services of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of HR 7540 do?

This section authorizes appropriations totaling $150,000,000 to carry out the Act. The authorization covers fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

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To enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes. — HR. 7540

Q: What does Preamble of HR 7540 do?

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

United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026

Last updated: 2/12/2026 · Introduced: 2/12/2026

Author: Ronny Jackson (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology collaboration, focusing on areas like missile defense, artificial intelligence, and cyber defense.
The initiative will facilitate the integration of technologies into U.S. systems and programs through joint ventures, licensing agreements, and co-production partnerships involving government, private sector, and academic institutions.
The bill authorizes $150,000,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029) to support the initiative and requires regular progress reports to Congress.

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