To appropriate amounts to be made available for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel, and for other purposes.

12/31/2022, 8:59 AM

This bill provides $1 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.

Bill 117 hr 5311, also known as the Iron Dome Procurement Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to provide funding for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel. The Iron Dome is a missile defense system that is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 to 70 kilometers away.

The bill appropriates specific amounts of funding to be made available for the procurement of the Iron Dome system, which is a crucial component of Israel's defense strategy. In addition to funding for the Iron Dome system, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and defense.

Overall, the Iron Dome Procurement Act seeks to strengthen the defense capabilities of Israel by providing the necessary resources for the procurement of the Iron Dome system. This legislation highlights the ongoing partnership and support between the United States and Israel in matters of national security and defense.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5311

Introduced on
2021-09-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill provides $1 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.

Bill 117 hr 5311, also known as the Iron Dome Procurement Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to provide funding for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel. The Iron Dome is a missile defense system that is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 to 70 kilometers away.

The bill appropriates specific amounts of funding to be made available for the procurement of the Iron Dome system, which is a crucial component of Israel's defense strategy. In addition to funding for the Iron Dome system, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security and defense.

Overall, the Iron Dome Procurement Act seeks to strengthen the defense capabilities of Israel by providing the necessary resources for the procurement of the Iron Dome system. This legislation highlights the ongoing partnership and support between the United States and Israel in matters of national security and defense.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo appropriate amounts to be made available for the procurement of an Iron Dome system by Israel, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/14/2022

This bill provides $1 billion in appropriations for the Department of Defense to provide to the government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats.


Latest Action9/21/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.