FY25 NDAA – House

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Middle East provisions in the House version of the FY25 NDAA (base text)

HR 8070; Report

(published June 14, 2024)

This week the House took up HR 8070 (Report), the “Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY25.” After 2 days of consideration of amendments on the floor, the bill was passed 6/14/24 by a vote of mostly party-line vote of 217-199 vote (6 Democrats votes “yes”, 3 Republicans voted “no”). The base bill (as always) includes far-reaching Israel/Middle East provisions, which were added to by numerous amendments. Notably, Democrats elected to allow almost all amendments (which were brought to the floor in “en bloc” packages”) to pass by voice votes, rather than demanding roll call votes. Action now moves to the Senate – stay tuned.

From the funding tables at the end of the bill

  • Israeli Cooperative Programs: $300 million
  • Iron Dome: $110 million
  • Arrow 3 Upper Tier Systems: $50 million
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles: $40 million

From the bill text

Section 1211: Extension And Modification Of Authority To Provide Assistance To Counter The Islamic State Of Iraq And Syria.

Section 1212: Extension Of Authority To Provide Assistance To Vetted Syrian Groups And Individuals.

Section 1213: Extension And Modification Of Annual Report On Military Power Of Iran. Includes adding new requirement to include “An assessment of the use of civilians by groups supported by Iran to shield military objectives from attack, including groups such as– (A) Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis; and (B) the Special Groups in Iraq.” Also requires “An assessment of the manner and extent to which the advances or improvements in the capabilities of Iran’s conventional and unconventional forces described in this section have affected Israel’s qualitative military edge during the preceding year.”

Section 1221: Sense of Congress (re Syria) — “It is the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense has executed robust and important defense of Al Tanf Garrison before and after the October 7, 2023, attacks and has an effective strategy for defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

Section 1222: Strategy To Protect The Al-Tanf Garrison

Section 1223: Report And Strategy On The Assad Regime’s Relationship With ISIS.

Section 1224: Strategy To Counter The Assad Regime’s Support And Cooperation With Iran-Backed Militias In Syria.

Section 1225: Report And Strategy On Russia’s Support For Foreign Terrorist Organizations In Syria.

Section 1226: Prohibition Of Recognition Of The Assad Regime.

Section 1232: Ensuring Israel’s Defense.

(a) Statement of Policy.–It is the policy of the United States to  work with Israel to ensure adequate stocks of components and munitions to defend Israel against threats from Iran and Iranian military proxies, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

(b) Report.– 

(1) In general.–The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall, on a biannual basis, submit to the appropriate committees a report on the extent to which Israel is subject to aerial attacks described in paragraph (2) and that contains the matters described in paragraph (3). 

(2) Aerial attack described.–An aerial attack described in this paragraph is an aerial attack, including a rocket or missile attack, that Israel counters by deploying or utilizing– (A) not less than 50 interceptors under its Iron Dome defense system; (B) its David’s Sling defense system; or (C) its Arrow defense system. 

(3) Matters to be included.–The report required by  paragraph (1) shall include a description of the following: 

(A) An identification of– (i) any components or munitions required for the replenishment of the defense systems described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) deployed or utilized to counter the attack;(ii) any requests made by the Government of Israel to the Government of the United States for any such replenishment;(iii) the funding requirements for any such replenishment;(iv) the Government of the United States’ adjudication of any such requests from the Government of Israel; and(v) the time frame under which the United States can resupply the Israeli Defense Forces with such defense systems and the surge capacity after an incident.

(B) A description of any other funding requirements to support Israeli military operations in defense against Iran or any Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, or the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

(C) A description of– (i) the current levels of stocks of components and munitions that would be used for any such replenishment;(ii) the projected needs, including to address emergent requirements, with estimated costs and sources of such replenishment; and(iii) the number of deployments of the defense system described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2) and expenditures of interceptors under the Iron Dome defense system within the reporting period…

Section 1233: Requirement To Conduct Subterranean Warfare Military Exercises.

[excerpt] “Beginning on January 1 of the year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require the United States Central Command or other relevant commands, units, or organizations of the United States military services, as the Secretary determines appropriate, to conduct military exercises that–(1) occur not fewer than once in a calendar year; (2) shall include invitations for the armed forces of Israel, provided that the Government of Israel consents to the participation of its forces in such exercises; (3) may include invitations for the armed forces of other allies and partners of the United States to take part in the exercises; (4) seek to enhance the interoperability and effectiveness of the United States military services, the armed forces of Israel, and the armed forces of other allies and partners of the United States in coalition operations; and (5) shall include, if available resources permit, the following activities– (A) practicing or simulating locating subterranean tunnel entrances and exits; (B) practicing infiltrating and mapping subterranean tunnels; (C) practicing maneuvering within subterranean tunnels of varying sizes; and (D) practicing neutralizing or demolishing subterranean tunnels. (b) Sunset.–The requirements in subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31 of the year described in subsection (a).”

Section 1234: United States-Israel Ptsd Collaborative Research.

[excerpt] “(1) Sense of congress.–It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program, should seek to explore scientific collaboration between American academic institutions and nonprofit research entities, and Israeli institutions with expertise in researching, diagnosing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. (2) Grant program.–The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of State, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the United States and Israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders. The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the grant program under this subsection in accordance with the agreement titled ‘Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel on the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation’, dated September 27, 1972.”

Section 1235: United States And Israel Trauma And Amputee Rehabilitation Education And Training Program With The Medical Corps Of The Israel Defense Forces.

“…The Secretary of Defense shall establish an education and training program to be known as the `United States and Israel Trauma and Amputee Rehabilitation Education and Training Program’ with appropriate personnel of the Medical Corps of the Israel Defense Forces.

Section 1512: Strategy To Improve The Use Of Air And Missile Defense Partner Sharing Network Capabilities With Allies And Partners In The Middle East.

Excerpt: “…Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy to improve cooperation with respect to air and missile defense efforts between the Department of Defense and allies and partners of the United States located in the Middle East.”

Section 1607: Middle East Integrated Space And Satellite Security Assessment.

Excerpt: “…The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall conduct an assessment of space and satellite security for the purpose of identifying mechanisms, such as improved multilateral data sharing agreements, that may be implemented to better protect ally and partner countries in the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command from hostile activities conducted by adversaries against space systems of the United States or such countries.”

From the Report accompanying the bill

Support for Block 52 F-16 Fighter Aircraft to the Kingdom of Jordan: The committee is aware of the importance of the Block 52 F-16 aircraft for the Kingdom of Jordan’s regional security and the advancement of the Middle East Air Defense regional security construct. Amid increased conflict in the Middle East, F-16 Block 52 mission capabilities are critical for the Royal Jordanian Air Force to continue flying alongside coalition forces. Therefore, the committee recognizes the importance of the Jordanian Air Force’s proposal to acquire Block 52 F-16 fighter aircraft.”

U.S.-Israel on Emerging Defense and Anti-Tunneling Technologies: “The committee recognizes the capabilities and solutions that the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) is providing the U.S. warfighter. IWTSD performs rapid research and development, advanced studies and technical innovation, and provision of support to U.S. military operations. IWTSD’s international program leverages the expertise and resources of partners and allies, on a bilateral basis with limited partners, to develop technologies and capabilities through innovative research and development. The committee commends the results from joint research investments from the international program. IWTSD’s international program has produced technological advances in subterranean capabilities and monitoring, counter-unmanned aerial systems, maritime security, and robotics. Many of these technologies have been applicable to the Israel and Hamas conflict. The committee encourages IWTSD to continue focus on emerging technologies, with strategic partners like Israel, to develop warfare capabilities to meet the challenges of the future, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, directed energy, and automation. Therefore, the committee authorizes an additional $77.5 million for Combatting Terrorism Technology Support for U.S.-Israel research and development on emerging technologies and anti-tunneling cooperation.”

United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement: “The committee recognizes the critical importance of the United States and Israel jointly developing anti-tunnel technology to address the complex challenges of locating, mapping, destroying, and maneuvering through attack tunnels. By utilizing this technology since Hamas’ horrific attack on October 7, 2023, the Israeli Defense Forces have discovered over 1,500 new tunnel shafts built under community structures including hospitals, schools, and homes in Gaza including 350 to 450 miles of tunnels. The committee notes that the United States faces subterranean threats on the southern border with Mexico as well as in various operating locations around the world. The committee understands the benefit of this cooperation to enhance the Department of Defense’s ability to confront tunneling challenges posed by criminals, terrorists, and rogue states. To adequately support this effort, the committee provides an additional $30.0 million for United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation.

Bilateral Cooperation on Directed Energy Capabilities for Missile Defense: “The committee is aware that the State of Israel is developing a directed energy solution, known as Iron Beam, to complement the Iron Dome defense system and has requested U.S. support for future production activities. The committee continues to support incorporation of directed energy capabilities for air and missile defense, and encourages the Director of the Missile Defense Agency to explore opportunities to collaborate on the Iron Beam system with Israel, to include potential co-production.

Iron Dome Production Capacity:The committee notes that the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 contained a significant amount of procurement funding to support the Iron Dome system. The committee is also aware of investments being made to expand U.S. industrial base capacity to expand co-production capacity in the United States, namely at the new Camden, Arkansas, facility. The committee encourages the Department to continue investing in expanding Iron Dome production capacity, to the maximum extent practicable, and to continue to identify opportunities to increase resilience and further expand production in the future.”

Review of Small Purchases from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea:The committee notes that the Department, in implementing section 4872 of Title 10, United States Code (84 FR 72239), determined that the restriction on the acquisition of certain metals and magnets from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea should not apply to acquisitions below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, using the authority of section 1905 of Title 41. The committee is concerned that this exception may cause certain agencies of the Department of Defense, to include the Defense Logistics Agency, to source aluminum-nickel-cobalt magnets and other permanent magnets from distributors of Chinese-made materials using this exception. The committee is concerned that such acquisitions may undermine the defense industrial base. The committee therefore directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services not later than December 31, 2024, on the use of this exception to purchase aluminum-nickel-cobalt magnets and other permanent magnets from otherwise noncompliant foreign sources…”

Briefing on the Iranian Security Assistance in the Western Hemisphere:The committee is aware of the required report on ‘Iranian military assistance to Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela’ described in Title XVIII of the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Conference Report. The required report has not yet been delivered to the House Committee on Armed Services. The committee expects delivery of the report as soon as practicable. The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to submit an addendum to the report on ‘Iranian military assistance to Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela’ regarding Iranian military assistance to Cuba and Nicaragua to the House Committee on Armed Services not later than December 1, 2024. The addendum should address all required information in the report on ‘Iranian military assistance to Bolivia, Brazil, and Venezuela’ as it relates to Cuba and Nicaragua.”

Captagon Financing: The committee is concerned with the utilization of the global trade in Captagon by the government of Syria and Iranian-supported terrorist groups to obtain financial resources to support the acquisition of destabilizing types and amounts of conventional weapons and other armaments. The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a  report to the House Committee on Armed Services not later than December 1, 2024, on the Department’s efforts to work with other Federal departments and agencies to counter the Captagon trade in the Middle East, including: (1) a description of interagency or international efforts to counter the Captagon trade in the Middle East that include the Department of Defense and which include money laundering and financial networks associated with the Captagon trade in the Middle East; (2) how the Department of Defense collaborates with other U.S. departments and agencies and international law enforcement organizations to counter the money laundering operations employed by traffickers; and (3) any other matter the Secretary deems relevant.

Hardening U.S. Bases and Naval Assets in the Middle East:The Committee views United States military bases in the Middle East as vital for maintaining stability, conducting counterterrorism operations, and supporting partners in the region. These bases continue to face security challenges, including attacks by Iranian-sponsored militias and terrorist organizations and other hostile actors. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services not later than December 1, 2024 on efforts to strengthen the force protection of U.S. bases and naval assets in the Middle East, the briefing should include efforts made to provide physical reinforcements, provide advanced surveillance technologies, strengthening access control points, and reinforcing critical infrastructure and facilities against potential attacks.

Importance of Continued Defense Cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan:The Committee recognizes that the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been a long-standing ally of the United States. Jordan has been a long-standing critical partner of the United States providing stability within the Middle East and deterring adversaries within the region. The Committee commends Jordan for defense of its air space on the night of April 13, 2024. The Committee also recognizes the need for additional counter unmanned aerial systems within the CENTCOM region due to the growing threat from Iran and its regional proxies. Therefore, the Committee directs the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of U.S. Central Command and the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, to brief the House Armed Services Committee on any current and future plans to utilize existing authorities, including Section 333 under Title 10, to increase air defense for counter unmanned aerial systems in Jordan to protect United States and partner interests. This briefing shall occur no later than December 1, 2024.”

Iran-Backed Proxies in Iraqi Security Sector: “The committee remains concerned that elements of Iraqi state security under the umbrella of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, incorporates some Iran-backed Foreign Terrorist Organizations like Kataib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl alHaq, among other Iran-backed proxies. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to submit a report to the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs not later than March 1, 2025, describing the extent of Iran’s influence on Iraq’s security forces, including elements of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, and the United States Government’s engagement with the Government of Iraq to bolster the sovereignty of Iraq while limiting malign outside influence.”

Iranian Hardening of Nuclear Facilities: “The committee directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services by October 1, 2024, on Iran’s progress with respect to its nuclear program. The brief should include the following information:    (1) The status of Iranian efforts to harden their nuclear facilities, particularly the new facilities in Natanz;  (2) Kinetic and non-kinetic actions that could be taken against these sites by the United States, and our allies and partners in the region if deemed necessary; and (3) The status of any potential nuclear cooperation between Iran and Russia.”

Left-of-Launch Missile Defeat Capabilities: “The committee notes the Department’s ongoing investment in a spectrum of missile defense and defeat capabilities, including the development and integration of pre-launch, or left-of-launch, operations. The committee believes these activities play an important role as part of a comprehensive approach to addressing evolving missile threats and may have particular relevance to operations in the area of responsibility for U.S. Central Command. Accordingly, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services, no later than January 1, 2025, that assess the development of pre-launch missile defeat capabilities, including cyber or electronic warfare tools, related to missile threats posed by Iran and Iranian-linked groups.

Report on Air and Missile Defense Munitions Expended:The committee is aware that since October 7, 2023, United States forces in the Middle East have been employing air and missile defense capabilities to engage attacks from regional proxy groups supported by Iran, to defend U.S. forces in the region and ensure freedom of navigation. The committee is concerned about the potential impact these efforts may have to global inventory of these high-demand munitions. Therefore, the committee directs the Secretary of Defense, to submit to the House Committee on Armed Services a briefing not later than December 2, 2024, on the following: (1) the total number of air and missile defense munitions by type expended by each military service in the United States Central Command area of responsibility from October 7, 2023, to September 30, 2024; (2) the individual unit cost by type of air and missile defense munition and total cost for each type of munition expended by service during this timeframe; and (3) the assessed effectiveness of each type of munition employed against each threat system to include the number of munitions that did not successfully engage their intended target during this timeframe.”

Report on Iranian Aligned Popular Mobilization Forces: “The committee directs the Secretary of Defense, to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services not later than December 1, 2024, on the following: (1) determination if U.S assistance has been provided to or to the benefit of Iranian aligned Popular Mobilization Forces for training and professional military education, including through assistance provided to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense; and (2) whether such assistance has gone to the benefit of any person who is a member of a foreign terrorist organization designated by the U.S. Department of State, or any specially designated national designated by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Russian, Chinese, North Korean, and Iranian Defense Cooperation:The committee notes the challenges to U.S. interests and security posed by cooperation between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. The committee directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services not later than December 1, 2024, on the state of defense cooperation between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea…”

Active protection for the Abrams Main Battle Tank:The Committee is concerned about the vulnerability of US Army ground combat vehicles to rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), and other threats. Fighting in Ukraine and Gaza have further shown the proliferation of RPGs, ATGMs, and other threats to ground vehicles. Over the past few years, the Committee supported the fielding of active protection on four brigades of the US Army Abrams Main Battle Tanks and continued efforts in testing and fielding the system selected for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Stryker. The Committee, however, is concerned that the Army has yet to develop a plan to field APS to additional BCTs of Abrams Main Battle Tank. Therefore, the Committee encourages the Army to develop a plan to procure additional APS kits for additional Abrams Main Battle Tanks and to develop a training plan for the APS system it has fielded. The Committee further directs the Secretary of the Army to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Armed Services by February 1, 2025, on their plan, including a schedule, to field APS to the rest of its Abrams fleet.”

Amendments (tracker)

 

Number Lead sponsor Topic Summary En Bloc
Result
0761 Schneider (D-IL) Israel (REVISED) Instructs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to HFAC/HASC/HPSCI about US efforts to support Israel’s efforts to rescue the hostages in Gaza. Revision removes sense of Congress and authorizations, and adds findings and a briefing requirement. EB 1 Passed by VV
0589 Fry (R-SC) Israel Declares that Israel is the United States’ greatest ally in the Middle East and demands the release of all hostages held by Hamas EB 1 Passed by VV
1155 Buchanan (R-FL) Israel (LATE) Sense of Congress supporting the mission of the Department of Defense in helping Israel fend of attacks from Hamas by supporting the Iron Dome system EB 1 Passed by VV
0964 Gosar (R-AZ) Jordan (REVISED) Requires the expeditious disclosure of all records relating to the January 28, 2024 attack on Tower 22 in Jordan. EB 1 Passed by VV
0356 Mace (R-SC) F*ck Gaza (REVISED) Prohibits funds authorized or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense in FY25 from being used to build, maintain, or repair a pier off the coast of Gaza, or to transport aid to such a pier. EB 1 Passed by VV
1257 Davidson (R-OH) F*ck Gaza (LATE) (REVISED) Prohibits funding for the acquisition, construction, installation, maintenance, or restoration of a temporary or permanent pier, port, or similar structure off the coast of Gaza, including for the deployment of any equipment or members of the Armed Forces to Gaza relating to such structure. EB 1 Passed by VV
0072 Pfluger (R-TX) Iran (REVISED) Requires the administration to provide information on how proceeds from illicit Iranian oil exports are funding the IRGC and Iranian-backed terrorist proxies. EB 1 Passed by VV
0240 Panetta (D-CA) Middle East (REVISED) Creates a foreign military officer subject matter expert exchange program with key Middle East partners in areas such as artificial intelligence, military doctrine and spending, cyber resiliency, counterterrorism, and more. EB 1 Passed by VV
0282 Gottheimer (D-NJ) Israel (REVISED) Expresses support for joint U.S.-Israel cooperation in the space arena between NASA and the Israel Space Agency, including joint U.S. Air Force and the Israeli Air Force’s newly created Space Force in areas of research, development, test, and evaluation. EB 1 Passed by VV
0287 Gottheimer (D-NJ) Iran (REVISED) Requires the Secretary of Defense to include in their annual report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China information on the PRC’s burgeoning relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran. EB 1 Passed by VV
0907 Mast (R-FL) F*ck Gaza (REVISED) Prohibits U.S. funds from building or rebuilding in the Gaza Strip. Debated Passed by voice vote
0920 Ogles (R-TN) Israel (REVISED) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and its agencies should not participate in the Eurosatory defense exhibition if Israeli firms are not allowed to participate or if restrictions or the threat of restriction of any party’s participation in the event is used as a means of deterring Israel from defending itself. Debated Passed by voice vote
1214 Mast (R-FL) on behalf of Arrington (R-TX) F*ck Gaza & F*ck Palestinians (LATE) Prohibits DOD funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Debate Passed by vote of 204-199
0758 Boebert (R-CO) Boycott boycotters of Israel or settlements Prohibits DoD from contracting with entities that are engaged in a boycott of the state of Israel. EB2 Passed by VV
0078 Curtis (R-UT) Boycott boycotters of Israel or settlements (REVISED) Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from knowingly permitting the sale, at a commissary store or military exchange, of any good, ware, article, or merchandise from any company that has engaged in or engages in a boycott of the State of Israel. EB2 Passed by VV
0436 Biggs (R-AZ) Israel Expresses a sense of Congress about the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship and the need to continue offering security assistance and related support. EB2 Passed by VV
0311 Bilirakis (R-FL) Eastern Med (REVISED) Requires a report on multilateral exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean. EB2 Passed by VV
0314 Gottheimer (D-FL) Israel / Egypt (REVISED) Authorizes a Report Authored by the Secretary of Defense to study steps Israel, the US, and Egypt can take to enhance international security measures on the Gaza-Egypt border to ensure Hamas and other actors cannot use tunnels or methods via the Mediterranean Sea to smuggle weapons and illicit goods. Additionally, report will outline/ map existing tunnel networks. EB2 Passed by VV
0338 Roy (R-TX) Iran States that none of the funds authorized to the Department of Defense or otherwise made available by this Act may be made available directly or indirectly to the Government of Iran. EB2 Passed by VV
0486 Curtis (R-UT) Iran (REVISED) Modifies and updates a report regarding Iranian involvement in the narcotics trade. EB2 Passed by VV
0694 Moskowitz (D-FL) F*ck Gaza (REVISED) Requires an assessment of the accuracy of Gaza Ministry of Health Casualty Reporting. EB3 Passed by VV
0769 Schneider (D-IL) Iran (REVISED) Requires a DOD briefing on Iranian support for nonstate actors in North Africa. Revision changes ‘stop Iran’ to ‘deter Iran’. EB3 Passed by VV
0778 Schneider (D-IL) Hamas (REVISED) Instructs Secretary of Defense and Director of DIA to advocate on the Foreign Threat Intelligence Committee for $25,000,000 incentives for information regarding top Hamas terrorists. Amendment unchanged– description revised. EB3 Passed by VV
0794 Schneider (D-IL) Morocco (REVISED) Recognizes the African Lion exercise hosted by Morocco and requires a report to Congress. Revision adds HFAC/SFRC as report recipients. EB3 Passed by VV
0888 Wilson (R-SC) Iran (REVISED) Prohibits DOD from providing funds to Badr Organization EB4 Passed by VV
0894 Jackson (R-TX) Israel (REVISED) Authorizes cooperation between the United States and Israel on emerging technology capabilities. EB4 Passed by VV
0908 Wilson (R-SC) Israel (REVISED) Requires a report regarding the assessment of Israel integration into the National Technology Industrial Base. EB4 Passed by VV
0992 Ivey (D-MD) Iran (REVISED) Directs the GAO to study, and issue a report on, the potential threats to US interests posed by Iran, China, Russia, and other adversarial States through the antagonistic use of extraterrestrial satellites for combat, incapacitation of other satellites, cybersecurity intrusions, debilitation of critical infrastructure, and other aggressive purposes. EB4 Passed by VV
1038 Nunn (R-IA) Israel Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a strategic partnership between the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Israeli Ministry of Defense. EB4 Passed by VV
1057 Banks (R-IN Iran (REVISED) Requires a report on Iran’s installation of advanced centrifuges since 2021 and on Iran’s plans to install centrifuges at new facilities. EB4 Passed by VV
1276 Edwards (R-NC) Other (LATE) Revokes the security clearances to retired or active members of the Armed Forces or Department of Defense personnel that express support for a terrorist organization or engaged in a demonstration supporting a terrorist organization. EB5 Passed by VV
0285 Gottheimer (D-NJ) Iran (REVISED) Requires the Secretary of Defense to report on the status of U.S.-Israel cooperation on efforts to counter threats by Iran in the form of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including loitering munitions, otherwise known as “suicide” and “kamikaze” drones. EB5 Passed by VV