Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Gottheimer, Josh (D-New Jersey)
The bill expresses Congress's support for expanded U.S.-Israel military cooperation on countering drones and unmanned systems, particularly those from Iran. It calls for joint research, development, information-sharing, and training between the two militaries to address threats posed by Iranian unmanned aircraft and loitering munitions.
This is a non-binding resolution that signals congressional support for deepening U.S.-Israel military integration on drone defense. It frames Iran's unmanned systems as a shared threat and establishes the legislative foundation for potential future funding or authority for joint weapons development programs.