Establish a United States–Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation defense technologies.

Donald G. Davis · North Carolina · Democratic

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This bill would establish a United States–Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation defense technologies

Davis co-led legislation creating a U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation initiative to speed next-generation defense tech development and deployment.

Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America’s Defense Technologies and Strengthen U.S.-Israel Alliance | Representative Davis
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H.R. 8800 ... Passed House amended July 22, 2026; Roll No. 278: 216-212. Received in Senate Sept. 14, 2026.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Within the lookback window, the official House Calendar recorded H.R. 8800 as received in the Senate on September 14, 2026, after House passage; this shows continued movement but not enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

House Calendars for September 17, 2026 - 119th Congress, 2nd Session-HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS - HOUSE BILLS
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SEC. 219. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION INITIATIVE. ... The Secretary of Defense shall designate an executive agent ... responsible for synchronizing cooperative efforts between the United States and Israel, to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, evaluation, and industrial cooperation

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The House-engrossed FY2027 NDAA contains a section establishing the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative, but the bill was not yet enacted based on the latest official status found.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 8800 Engrossed in House, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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H R 8800 YEA-AND-NAY 22-Jul-2026 4:37 PM ... QUESTION: On Passage ... TOTALS | 216 | 212 ... ---- YEAS 216 --- ... Davis (NC)

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official House Clerk roll call shows Rep. Donald G. Davis voted yea on H.R. 8800 final House passage, a concrete effort toward the commitment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Final Vote Results for Roll Call 278
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Mr. JACKSON of Texas (for himself and Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Rep. Davis was an original named introducer of the standalone House bill containing the initiative, but referral without enactment leaves the commitment unresolved.

unresolved same_term A for effort

BILLS-119hr7540ih.pdf
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shall establish a cooperative initiative, to be known as the ‘‘United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative’’, to expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research, development, testing, evaluation, integration, and industrial cooperation

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Davis co-led standalone bill directly matched the promised initiative language and scope, but it remained an unenacted legislative attempt.

unresolved same_term A for effort

BILLS-119hr7540ih.pdf
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There is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to carry out this Act.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The standalone FUTURES Act included a funding authorization for the initiative, showing substantive legislative effort rather than only a statement of support; enactment was still not documented.

unresolved same_term A for effort

BILLS-119hr7540ih.pdf
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