United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

3/12/2025, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1229

Bill 119 HR 1229, also known as the United States-Israel Defense Cooperation Enhancement Act, aims to strengthen the defense partnership between the United States and Israel. The bill focuses on enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as missile defense, cybersecurity, intelligence sharing, and joint military exercises.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the United States to provide additional assistance to Israel for the procurement of missile defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow systems. It also encourages the sharing of intelligence and technology between the two countries to improve their collective defense capabilities.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased collaboration on cybersecurity initiatives to protect critical infrastructure and combat cyber threats. It also promotes joint military exercises and training programs to enhance interoperability between US and Israeli forces. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1229 seeks to strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel by enhancing defense cooperation and coordination in key areas of mutual interest.

Current Status of Bill HR 1229

Bill HR 1229 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1229 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025.  Bill HR 1229's most recent activity was 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. as of February 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1229

Total Number of Sponsors
14
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
14
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
83
Democrat Cosponsors
46
Republican Cosponsors
37
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1229

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1229

To enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.To enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1229

Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson
South Carolina(Republican)
Donald Norcross
Donald Norcross
New Jersey(Democrat)
Josh Gottheimer
Josh Gottheimer
New Jersey(Democrat)
Laura Gillen
Laura Gillen
New York(Independent)
Zachary Nunn
Zachary Nunn
Iowa(Republican)
Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney
New York(Republican)

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