Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7540

United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026

U.S.-Israel Military Technology Partnership

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Congress Proposes Major Funding Boost for US-Israel Defense Tech Cooperation

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This bill creates a new program called the FUTURES Act to help the U.S. and Israel work together on high-tech military gear. It aims to speed up how quickly the two countries develop, test, and start using new defense tools like artificial intelligence and advanced sensors.
The program focuses on several modern threats, including ways to stop drones, find underground tunnels, and improve missile defense systems. It also covers future technology like quantum computing and directed energy weapons, such as lasers, to keep both countries' militaries ahead of rivals.
The plan encourages the U.S. military to start using technology invented in Israel more often. It also sets up ways for private companies and universities in both countries to work together on research while making sure secret information stays protected.
If passed, the government would spend $150 million every year from 2027 to 2029 on these projects. The Department of Defense would have to give regular updates to Congress and the public about what they are building and how it helps American security.

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Feb 12, 2026House

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.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7540

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.