United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Latest action (12 Feb 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 7540, the United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of Israel's Minister of Defense, to establish a "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative." The initiative would work to identify and accelerate the integration of jointly developed or Israeli-origin defense technologies into U.S. military systems, coordinate research among government, industry, and academic institutions in both countries, and support joint ventures, licensing, and co-production arrangements. It would cover technology areas such as counter-drone systems, anti-tunneling, missile defense (including "Golden Dome for America"), artificial intelligence, directed energy, cyber defense, biotechnology, and defense manufacturing.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense, its component agencies (such as DARPA, the Missile Defense Agency, and the Defense Innovation Unit), and U.S. and Israeli defense industry and research institutions that may participate in joint projects. It also involves coordination with the State and Commerce Departments.
The bill requires an interim briefing to Congress within 180 days, annual reports thereafter, and public website updates on the initiative's activities. It authorizes $150 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
The bill was introduced on February 12, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. It has not yet been considered further; committee review, possible amendment, and votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on February 12, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7540 do?
- H.R. 7540, the United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of Israel's Minister of Defense, to establish a "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative." The initiative would work to identify and accelerate the integration of jointly developed or Israeli-origin defense technologies into U.S. military systems, coordinate research among government, industry, and academic institutions in both countries, and support joint ventures, licensing, and co-production arrangements. It would cover technology areas such as counter-drone systems, anti-tunneling, missile defense (including "Golden Dome for America"), artificial intelligence, directed energy, cyber defense, biotechnology, and defense manufacturing. The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense, its component agencies (such as DARPA, the Missile Defense Agency, and the Defense Innovation Unit), and U.S. and Israeli defense industry and research institutions that may participate in joint projects. It also involves coordination with the State and Commerce Departments. The bill requires an interim briefing to Congress within 180 days, annual reports thereafter, and public website updates on the initiative's activities. It authorizes $150 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The bill was introduced on February 12, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. It has not yet been considered further; committee review, possible amendment, and votes in the House and Senate would be required before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 7540 become law?
- Not yet. As of 12 Feb 2026, H.R. 7540 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7540?
- H.R. 7540 was sponsored by Rep. Ronny Jackson [R-TX13] (Republican-TX), with 53 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7540?
- Introduced (12 Feb 2026).
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