H.R. 1229
HouseUnited States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
The bill has been introduced and is awaiting committee action.
In brief
The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 requires the Department of Defense to establish a cooperative program with Israel to develop technologies for countering unmanned systems and requires the opening of a Defense Innovation Unit office in Israel. The bill authorizes joint research into artificial intelligence and robotics while directing officials to seek Israel’s inclusion in the national technology and industrial base alongside the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. It also extends existing authorities through 2028 and 2029 for joint counter-tunnel research and the transfer of reserve defense stocks to Israel. Introduced by Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), the bill is currently awaiting consideration by House committees.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
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.
SourceJuly 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.
Source