S. 554, titled the United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025, is a major bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) alongside 32 cosponsors. It aims to modernize and expand military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel, particularly in the realm of high-tech warfare.

As of early 2026, the bill remains in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Key Provisions

The bill focuses on "future-proofing" the alliance by shifting from traditional munitions to emerging technologies:

  • Counter-Drone Program: Establishes a $150 million annual cooperative program to develop and deploy advanced technologies for countering unmanned systems (drones).

  • DIU Office in Israel: Mandates the creation of a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) office in Israel to coordinate on dual-use commercial technologies and counter Iranian technological advances.

  • Emerging Tech R&D: Authorizes $47.5 million annually for joint research in Artificial Intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and biotechnology.

  • War Reserve Stockpiles: Extends the authority for the U.S. to transfer defense articles for Israel’s reserve stocks through January 1, 2029.

  • Industrial Integration: Initiates a process to consider including Israel in the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB), which currently includes the U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Legislative Context

  • Companion Bill: An identical bill, H.R. 1229, was introduced in the House by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and has gained significant bipartisan support (over 170 cosponsors).

  • Current Status: While it has high visibility, it is currently "Introduced" status in the Senate. Unlike H.R. 4405 (the "Epstein Files" bill you previously mentioned), it has not yet been signed into Public Law.

Note: There is also an S. Res. 554 in the 119th Congress, but that is a non-binding resolution regarding climate change and insurance premiums, rather than the defense bill.

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