S 3722 — EMPIL-DOC Act

Congress: 116 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

Sponsor: Cruz, Ted (R-Texas)

Summary

Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act or the EMPIL-DOC Act This bill authorizes a bilateral grant program with Israel to develop health technologies, with an emphasis on the use of technology, personalized medicine, and data in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Technologies to be developed through this program include, among others, artificial intelligence, respiratory assist devices, and diagnostic tests. In addition, the program conditions funding on a matching contribution from the government of Israel.

Cosponsors (40)