119-hres411

[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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