United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Feb 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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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Timeline
12 Feb 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7540. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7540?
- H.R. 7540 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), with 53 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7540?
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (12 Feb 2026).
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