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H.R. 1229

House

United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

Sponsor: Not specified on page

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a cooperative program with Israel to develop technologies for countering unmanned systems and directs the agency to open a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel. It authorizes joint research into emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics while extending existing authorities for anti-tunnel operations and defense stock transfers through early 2029. The legislation also requires the Department of Defense to seek Israel’s inclusion in the national technology and industrial base, a group that currently includes the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Introduced by Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), the bill is currently awaiting committee consideration.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed by voice voteHouse · February 12, 2025Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 12, 2025 · House

    Passed the House

    A bill to study the feasibility of a new national monument in Colorado. Passed the House.

    Passed by voice vote

    Next: Heads to the Senate for consideration.

    Source

  2. July 26, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    Enhances defense cooperation with Israel through joint research and increased security assistance.

    Next: Referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

    Source

  3. July 26, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    This bill strengthens defense ties and technology sharing between the U.S. and Israel. It appeared on the most viewed list for the week of July 26, 2026.

    Next: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  4. August 2, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Expands the defense and military partnership between the U.S. and Israel. It appeared on the most-viewed list for two consecutive weeks in mid-2026.

    Next: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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