Don Bacon (R-NE)
United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Act. It orders the Secretary of Defense to name an executive agent to coordinate defense technology work between the United States and Israel. This agent will help speed up research, development, testing, and manufacturing partnerships across both countries. The bill covers many different technological areas like counter-unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, and missile defense. It also requires the Secretary of Defense to give progress updates and annual reports to congressional defense committees. Finally, the bill mandates that the Department of Defense share periodic unclassified updates on a public website.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill formalizes and strengthens defense technology cooperation, joint manufacturing, and research partnerships between the United States and Israel.
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The legislation explicitly designates cyber defense and electronic resilience as domains for cooperative defense technology efforts.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill establishes an executive agent to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research and development in fields like artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(a)(2), collaborative research involving government, private sector, and academic institutions must protect sensitive technology and information and national security interests. This is a positive safeguard to keep important data safe while working together.
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Under Section 2(g), the Secretary of Defense must make periodic unclassified updates available on a publicly accessible website. This is a positive transparency measure that helps keep the public informed about these government efforts.
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Under Section 2(d) and Section 2(e), the Secretary of Defense must provide interim progress briefings and annual reports to congressional defense committees. This is positive because it holds our elected officials and military leaders accountable for their actions and progress.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based strictly on the text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill formalizes and strengthens defense technology cooperation, joint manufacturing, and research partnerships between the United States and Israel. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The legislation explicitly designates cyber defense and electronic resilience as domains for cooperative defense technology efforts.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill establishes an executive agent to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research and development in fields like artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Advancements in defense technology and missile defense systems developed through this cooperation enhance overall military readiness and operational capabilities that benefit veterans and active service members.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense provide periodic unclassified updates on a publicly accessible website regarding these cooperative defense efforts.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill promotes joint defense technology research and development with Israel, including in areas such as biotechnology and medical defense.
- 10/13/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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