Will Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?
Summary
Democratic advocates are urging lawmakers to oppose a provision in the 2027 defense bill that would expand U.S.-Israeli military technology and industrial cooperation. Democrats may have leverage because the bill needs 60 Senate votes and a temporary funding measure expires on December 11, 2026.Key Facts
- Section 219 of the Senate version would create a U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative.
- The proposed initiative would expand joint defense research, development, testing, coordination, and industrial cooperation.
- Democratic leaders opposed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act earlier in the year.
- The House passed its version of the defense funding package in May, while Senate Democrats delayed consideration with a procedural vote in July.
- The current temporary Pentagon funding expires on December 11, 2026.
- The defense bill requires 60 votes to pass in the Senate.
- The package totals $1.15 trillion and includes funding for President Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile shield and Trump-class battleship plan.
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