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United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026 proposes new framework for joint technology and security research

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

February 12, 2026

foreign-policy technology national-security research-and-development us-israel-relations

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Feb 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation creates a structured pathway for binational cooperation on advanced technology, which could impact future defense and commercial research funding and partnerships between the two nations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States government

The government is the primary actor in establishing the proposed research and security framework.

Israeli government

The government is the designated partner for the proposed joint research and technology initiatives.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The FUTURES Act of 2026 establishes a formal framework for collaborative research and development between the United States and Israel focused on emerging technologies and security enhancements. The bill has been introduced in the Senate and on Foreign Relations for further review.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the FUTURES Act?

The act is designed to establish a framework for upgraded technology, unified research, and enhanced security cooperation between the United States and Israel.

What is the current status of the bill?

As of February 12, 2026, the bill has been and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

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