HR 5327: United States-Israel Rocket and Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act

Congress: 111 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

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Sponsor: Nye, Glenn C. (D-VA)

Summary

United States-Israel Rocket and Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to the government of Israel for the procurement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome Short Range Artillery Rocket Defense System for purposes of intercepting short-range rockets, missiles, and mortars launched against Israel.

Editorial Explainer

This bill authorizes the President to provide military aid to Israel specifically for buying, maintaining, and operating the Iron Dome air defense system, which intercepts short-range rockets and mortars.

Why it matters

This legislation formalizes congressional approval for a dedicated stream of defense assistance to Israel's air defense capabilities. The authorization could affect future appropriations debates over how much U.S. military aid flows to Israel versus other priorities.

Cosponsors (54)

Roll-call votes (430)