The bill would extend and expand U.S.-Israel energy cooperation programs. It would authorize $5 million for cooperative research and $7 million for the U.S.-Israel Energy Center in each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031. It would add hydrogen energy, fusion energy, industrial decarbonization, carbon management, agrivoltaics, grid modernization, and energy infrastructure cybersecurity to the program’s research areas. It would extend the program’s authorization through 2035.
The bill focuses on joint energy research and development. It does not specify direct benefits, services, or requirements for individuals. It has been introduced and referred to committees; it has not been enacted.
The bill sets authorization amounts of $5 million per year for cooperative research and $7 million per year for the Energy Center for fiscal years 2026 through 2031. The text does not provide further spending details.
The bill’s findings say that U.S.-Israel research cooperation can help address shared energy challenges and support clean energy technology development, economic competitiveness, jobs, and innovative companies.
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