United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026
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Latest action (12 Feb 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This bill, the United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026, would establish a cooperative initiative to expand and accelerate defense technology research, development, and integration between the United States and Israel. It would aim to identify technologies from both countries for use in U.S. systems, conduct joint research, and facilitate partnerships between industries. The initiative would cover areas such as counter-unmanned systems, missile defense, artificial intelligence, and cyber defense.
The initiative would primarily affect the Department of Defense and its collaborations with Israeli defense counterparts. It would also involve government, private sector, and academic institutions in both countries. The bill authorizes $150 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to carry out these provisions.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2026, by Senator Ted Budd and cosponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The Secretary of Defense would be required to provide interim and annual reports to Congress on the initiative's progress.
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Timeline
12 Feb 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 3855 do?
- This bill, the United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026, would establish a cooperative initiative to expand and accelerate defense technology research, development, and integration between the United States and Israel. It would aim to identify technologies from both countries for use in U.S. systems, conduct joint research, and facilitate partnerships between industries. The initiative would cover areas such as counter-unmanned systems, missile defense, artificial intelligence, and cyber defense. The initiative would primarily affect the Department of Defense and its collaborations with Israeli defense counterparts. It would also involve government, private sector, and academic institutions in both countries. The bill authorizes $150 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to carry out these provisions. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2026, by Senator Ted Budd and cosponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The Secretary of Defense would be required to provide interim and annual reports to Congress on the initiative's progress.
- Has S. 3855 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3855. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3855?
- S. 3855 was sponsored by Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), with 21 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3855?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (12 Feb 2026).
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