H.R. 7540: United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Sponsor
Ronny Jackson
Republican · TX-13
$450 million would create a U.S.-Israel weapons fast lane
Why it matters
$450 million over three years would help the Pentagon and Israel move jointly developed military technology from research into real procurement faster. **If this passes, your tax dollars would back a standing U.S.-Israel pipeline for missile defense, counter-drone tools, AI, cyber, and other battlefield tech.**
H.R. 7540 tells the Defense Department to create a formal U.S.-Israel defense technology initiative, with Israel's defense ministry as a partner. The goal is to speed up joint work not just in labs, but all the way into procurement, fielding, and industrial production.
The bill covers 10 technology areas: counter-drone systems, anti-tunneling tools, missile and air defense, AI, quantum, directed energy, cyber and electronic warfare, biotech and medical defense, logistics and data integration, and co-production. It also specifically includes "Golden Dome for America" under missile and air defense.
The biggest change is structural: instead of ad hoc cooperation, this bill would create a standing program designed to pull Israeli-developed or jointly developed technology into U.S. military systems faster.
The Pentagon would have to coordinate across offices including DARPA, the Missile Defense Agency, the Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Space Command, and the military services, while also working with the State and Commerce Departments. The bill also encourages joint ventures, licensing deals, and U.S.-based manufacturing partnerships with Israeli industry.
Congress would get an initial update within 180 days of enactment, then annual reports after that. The Defense Department would also have to post periodic public updates online, though the bill allows classified details and sensitive technology information to stay private.
The tradeoff is clear: H.R. 7540 is built to move faster on defense technology, while leaving Congress to decide later whether the reporting requirements are enough oversight for a broader long-term security commitment.
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Feb 12, 2026
Referred to 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. for review
H.R. 7540 Bill Summary
What H.R. 7540 actually does.
Creates a permanent U.S.-Israel defense tech program
The bill directs the Defense Department to set up a formal initiative with Israel to expand joint research, testing, integration, and industrial cooperation.
Speeds technology into U.S. military use
The program is designed to identify Israeli-origin or jointly developed technologies and move them into U.S. systems, programs, and procurement pathways more quickly.
Covers 10 high-priority military technology areas
Those areas include missile and air defense, counter-drone systems, AI, quantum, directed energy, cyber defense, biotechnology, logistics, and manufacturing cooperation.
Backs joint manufacturing and co-production
The bill encourages joint ventures, licensing agreements, and U.S.-based manufacturing partnerships with Israeli defense companies.
Requires early and annual Pentagon updates
Congress would get an interim update within 180 days of enactment, followed by annual reports on technologies, partnerships, and integration into U.S. defense programs.
Adds limited public transparency
The Defense Department would have to post periodic unclassified updates online, while withholding classified and export-controlled information.
Who benefits from H.R. 7540?
U.S. and Israeli defense agencies trying to move faster
The Pentagon and Israel's defense ministry would get a formal channel to accelerate joint work across 10 technology areas instead of relying on narrower project-by-project arrangements.
Defense contractors and tech firms on both sides
Companies working on missile defense, counter-drone systems, AI, cyber, biotech, and manufacturing could gain access to a new three-year stream of authorized funding and partnership opportunities.
U.S. manufacturers brought into co-production deals
The bill explicitly supports U.S.-based manufacturing and licensing partnerships, which could steer some production and supply-chain work into American facilities.
Who is affected by H.R. 7540?
Taxpayers funding a broader defense partnership
H.R. 7540 authorizes $150 million a year from FY2027 through FY2029 for this initiative, for a total of $450 million over three years.
Congressional committees responsible for oversight
House and Senate defense committees would have to review a 180-day update and annual reports to track what technologies are being prioritized and how quickly they move into U.S. programs.
Federal agencies handling exports, diplomacy, and procurement
The Defense Department would have to coordinate with the State and Commerce Departments and other agencies to keep the initiative aligned with existing rules.
Critics of expanding U.S. military commitments to Israel
Opponents would likely focus on the bill's broad scope, especially because it reaches beyond missile defense into AI, cyber, quantum, and industrial partnerships.
Cost & Funding
Authorization
H.R. 7540 authorizes $150 million per year for FY2027, FY2028, and FY2029 — $450 million total.
- Back-of-napkin math: $150 million a year for three years equals $450 million in authorized spending.
- The bill authorizes funding but does not itself write the checks; Congress would still need to appropriate the money.
- The text provided does not include a CBO cost estimate yet.
HR7540 Legislative Journey
House: Committee Action
Feb 12, 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.
About the Sponsor
Ronny Jackson
Republican, Texas's 13th congressional district · 5 years in Congress
Committees: Foreign Affairs, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Armed Services
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Cosponsors (51)
This bill has 51 cosponsors: 13 Democrats, 38 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 24 states: Alabama, California, Florida, and 21 more.
Donald Davis
Democrat · NC
Brian Fitzpatrick
Republican · PA
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY
Josh Gottheimer
Democrat · NJ
Rudy Yakym
Republican · IN
Laura Gillen
Democrat · NY
Nicholas Langworthy
Republican · NY
Craig Goldman
Republican · TX
Claudia Tenney
Republican · NY
Andy Barr
Republican · KY
Christopher Smith
Republican · NJ
Gus Bilirakis
Republican · FL
Committee Sponsors
Foreign Affairs Committee
9 of 53 committee members cosponsored
Armed Services Committee
8 of 57 committee members cosponsored
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H.R. 7540 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Foreign Affairs
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to 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. for review
Feb 12, 2026
H.R. 7540 Common Questions
How much money does H.R. 7540 authorize?
H.R. 7540 authorizes $150 million a year for FY2027 through FY2029, for a total of $450 million over three years.
What does H.R. 7540 actually create?
It tells the Pentagon to set up a formal U.S.-Israel defense technology initiative to speed joint research, testing, integration, and industrial cooperation.
What technologies are included in H.R. 7540?
The bill covers 10 areas, including counter-drone systems, missile and air defense, AI, quantum, directed energy, cyber, biotech, logistics, and co-production.
Does H.R. 7540 include Golden Dome for America?
Yes. The bill specifically lists missile and air defense technologies, including Golden Dome for America, as part of the initiative.
Could Israeli technology move into U.S. military programs faster under H.R. 7540?
Yes. The bill is built to identify Israeli-origin or jointly developed technologies and move them into U.S. systems and acquisition programs more quickly.
Would H.R. 7540 support manufacturing in the United States?
Yes. It encourages joint ventures, licensing agreements, and U.S.-based co-production or manufacturing partnerships with Israeli industry.
How soon would Congress get an update if H.R. 7540 passes?
The Pentagon would have to give Congress an interim update within 180 days after enactment, then submit annual reports after that.
Would any of this be visible to the public?
Some of it. H.R. 7540 requires periodic unclassified updates on a public Defense Department website, while keeping classified and sensitive details private.
Based on H.R. 7540 bill text
H.R. 7540 Bill Text
“To enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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