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 buying and maintaining Iron Dome air defense systems, and to jointly develop and upgrade David's Sling, Arrow, and Arrow 3 missile defense systems. No specific funding amount is set in this authorization.
This establishes a legal framework for U.S. military aid focused on Israel's defensive capabilities against rocket and missile attacks. It represents a long-term commitment to Israeli air defense technology that would require separate appropriations to fund.