United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 3855 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3855 To enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 12, 2026 Mr. Budd (for himself and Mrs. Gillibrand) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States and Israel-- (A) are bound by shared democratic values, strategic interests, and deep cultural and technological ties; and (B) can benefit from further joint innovation and rapid technology deployment in facing common and evolving security challenges; (2) Israel is a strategic and capable ally of the United States that advances United States strategic interests, strengthens United States military capabilities, and bolsters the United States economy; (3) as a global leader and innovator in the development of defense technology, Israel is a close foreign defense partner of the United States; (4) on September 14, 2016, the United States and Israel signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding reaffirming the importance of continuing annual United States military assistance to Israel and cooperative missile defense programs in a way that enhances the security and bilateral relationship between the two co