[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 411 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 411

 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the enduring 
  alliance between the United States and Israel and the necessity of 
       expanding defense cooperation to address evolving threats.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 14, 2025

 Mr. Bergman (for himself, Mr. Golden of Maine, Mr. Goldman of Texas, 
  Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Kustoff, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Miller of 
  Ohio, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Wittman, Mr. Norcross, Ms. Gillen, Mr. David 
Scott of Georgia, and Mr. Luttrell) submitted the following resolution; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the enduring 
  alliance between the United States and Israel and the necessity of 
       expanding defense cooperation to address evolving threats.

Whereas the United States and Israel share a deep and unwavering alliance, built 
        on common values, mutual strategic interests, and a commitment to 
        democracy and security;
Whereas Israel is a steadfast ally of the United States and plays a critical 
        role in maintaining stability in the Middle East, a region facing 
        increasing volatility;
Whereas both the United States and Israel face growing threats from terrorist 
        organizations, state-sponsored aggression, and technological warfare, 
        which continue to evolve in scale, complexity, and lethality;
Whereas Israel has consistently demonstrated resilience and innovation in 
        confronting these challenges, developing cutting-edge defense 
        technologies that enhance the security of both nations;
Whereas the longstanding military and intelligence cooperation between the 
        United States and Israel, including joint training exercises and the 
        codevelopment of advanced defense systems like Iron Dome, David's Sling, 
        and the Arrow missile defense system, has proven essential in protecting 
        innocent lives and maintaining regional stability;
Whereas the collaboration between the United States and Israel at the Irregular 
        Warfare Support Directorate, including advancements in anti-tunneling 
        technology and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), has enhanced 
        both nations' ability to detect and neutralize asymmetric threats, 
        strengthening regional and global security;
Whereas strengthening the United States-Israel defense partnership will ensure 
        that both nations remain at the forefront of military technology and 
        national security preparedness; and
Whereas leveraging the unique capabilities of the defense industries of both the 
        United States and Israel will bolster our shared ability to counter 
        emerging threats effectively: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) reaffirms the unwavering commitment of the United 
        States to Israel's security and unequivocally supports Israel's 
        right to defend itself against all threats;
            (2) calls for the continued expansion of United States-
        Israel defense cooperation to address the evolving security 
        landscape, including joint research, technology sharing, and 
        military coordination;
            (3) supports additional investments in missile defense, 
        cybersecurity, emerging technology initiatives, and 
        intelligence-sharing initiatives to enhance mutual security 
        capabilities;
            (4) recognizes Israel's vital role as a key ally in 
        deterring adversaries and promoting peace through strength in 
        the Middle East;
            (5) urges the United States Government to ensure that 
        Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and remains 
        well-equipped to confront growing regional and global threats;
            (6) affirms that during the renegotiation of the United 
        States-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), cooperation on 
        emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, 
        cybersecurity, and advanced defense systems, should be a key 
        priority in strengthening the bilateral relationship; and
            (7) stands firmly with Israel and commits to reinforcing 
        the partnership that secures both nations' futures.
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