H.R. 7540: United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Sponsor
Ronny Jackson
Republican · TX-13
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
Why it matters
If enacted, the biggest winners are U.S. and Israeli defense agencies and contractors that would gain a dedicated framework for joint R&D, testing, evaluation, and procurement coordination, including work tied to missile and air defense and even "Golden Dome for America." Supporters will argue that the bill could speed deployment of technologies both militaries already need, but critics will see it as another substantial security commitment to Israel with limited public guardrails, at a moment when aid to Israel is politically charged and oversight of emerging defense tech is thin. The requirement for a Pentagon report within 180 days would at least force an early accounting of how the initiative is being stood up and which technology priorities are getting fast-tracked.
H.R. 7540 Common Questions
How much money would the United States-Israel FUTURES Act authorize each year?
The bill authorizes $150 million per fiscal year for FY2027 through FY2029 under the United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026 (Section 5).
Does the United States-Israel FUTURES Act fund Golden Dome for America with Israel cooperation?
Yes. The bill includes missile and air defense, specifically including "Golden Dome for America," in the joint technology domains under HR7540 Section 3.
What technologies are covered by the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative?
It covers 10 domains, including counter-drone systems, anti-tunneling, missile defense, AI, quantum, directed energy, cyber, biotech, logistics, and co-production under the United States-Israel FUTURES Act (Section 3).
Can the Pentagon create a new U.S.-Israel defense technology initiative under HR7540?
Yes. HR7540 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative, with the concurrence of Israel's Minister of Defense (Section 3).
Which Pentagon offices would have to coordinate on the U.S.-Israel defense tech initiative?
According to HR7540 Section 3, coordination must include DARPA, the Missile Defense Agency, Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Space Command, military services, and other listed DoD components.
Does the United States-Israel FUTURES Act include AI and quantum cooperation?
Yes. The bill expressly includes artificial intelligence, quantum, machine learning, and autonomous systems under the United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026 (Section 3).
Can the U.S. and Israel cooperate on counter-drone and anti-tunnel technology under HR7540?
Yes. HR7540 Section 3 specifically lists counter-unmanned systems and anti-tunneling or subterranean threats as covered areas for joint cooperation.
How soon would Congress get an update on the U.S.-Israel defense technology initiative?
Congressional defense committees must receive an interim briefing or written update within 180 days after enactment, according to HR7540 Section 4.
Does HR7540 require public updates on a Defense Department website?
Yes. The United States-Israel FUTURES Act requires periodic unclassified updates on a publicly accessible DoD website, subject to security and export-control limits (Section 4).
Which federal agencies besides the Pentagon would be involved in the U.S.-Israel FUTURES Act?
Section 3 says the initiative must coordinate with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and heads of other relevant federal departments and agencies under HR7540.
Based on H.R. 7540 bill text
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 (24)
This bill has 24 cosponsors: 5 Democrats, 19 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 13 states: California, Florida, Georgia, and 10 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
6 of 51 committee members cosponsored
Armed Services Committee
3 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 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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