Congress: 113 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Roskam, Peter J. (R-IL)
United States-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President, acting through the Secretary of Defense (DOD) and the Secretary of State, to provide assistance, upon request of the Israeli government, for the procurement of the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system, as well as authorization for cooperation on the development, maintenance, enhancement, and sustainment of the David's Sling, Arrow, and Arrow 3 anti-missile defense systems, for the purposes of intercepting rockets, missiles, and projectiles launched against Israel.
Authorizes the President to provide financial assistance to Israel for purchasing the Iron Dome anti-rocket system and to cooperate with Israel on developing and maintaining the David's Sling, Arrow, and Arrow 3 missile defense systems. The stated purpose is to help Israel intercept rockets and missiles launched at it.
This establishes a formal framework for U.S. military cooperation and funding tied specifically to Israeli air defense capabilities. It sets a precedent for sustained defense partnerships that Congress would need to affirmatively block rather than approve on a case-by-case basis.