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DEFEND Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7987
The DEFEND Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 HR 7987, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to strengthen national defense and security measures in response to emerging threats and challenges facing the United States.
One key provision of the DEFEND Act is the allocation of additional funding for the Department of Defense to enhance military readiness and modernize equipment and technology. This includes investments in cyber defense capabilities, space operations, and strategic deterrence initiatives.
Another important aspect of the bill is the establishment of new partnerships and alliances with key allies and partners to promote international security and cooperation. This includes increased collaboration with NATO and other regional organizations to address shared security concerns. Additionally, the DEFEND Act includes measures to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure and key supply chains to protect against potential disruptions and attacks. This includes investments in infrastructure security, supply chain monitoring, and emergency response capabilities. Overall, the DEFEND Act of 2022 aims to strengthen national defense and security in response to evolving threats and challenges facing the United States. It emphasizes the importance of strategic investments, international cooperation, and infrastructure resilience to safeguard the country's security and interests.
One key provision of the DEFEND Act is the allocation of additional funding for the Department of Defense to enhance military readiness and modernize equipment and technology. This includes investments in cyber defense capabilities, space operations, and strategic deterrence initiatives.
Another important aspect of the bill is the establishment of new partnerships and alliances with key allies and partners to promote international security and cooperation. This includes increased collaboration with NATO and other regional organizations to address shared security concerns. Additionally, the DEFEND Act includes measures to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure and key supply chains to protect against potential disruptions and attacks. This includes investments in infrastructure security, supply chain monitoring, and emergency response capabilities. Overall, the DEFEND Act of 2022 aims to strengthen national defense and security in response to evolving threats and challenges facing the United States. It emphasizes the importance of strategic investments, international cooperation, and infrastructure resilience to safeguard the country's security and interests.
Congressional Summary of HR 7987
Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses Act of 2022 or the DEFEND Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to cooperate with Middle East allies and partners (i.e., countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and other countries in the region as appropriate) to identify and develop an approach for such allies and partners to implement an integrated air and missile defense capability to protect against attacks from Iran and groups linked to Iran.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7987
Bill HR 7987 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2022. Bill HR 7987 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2022. Bill HR 7987's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism. as of June 8, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7987
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
106Democrat Cosponsors
36Republican Cosponsors
70Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7987
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7987
DEFEND Act of 2022
DEFEND Act of 2022
Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses Act of 2022
To require the Secretary of Defense to seek cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East to identify an architecture and develop an acquisition approach for certain countries in the Middle East to implement an integrated air and missile defense capability to protect the people, infrastructure, and territory of such countries from cruise and ballistic missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems, and rocket attacks from Iran, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7987
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