The bill would increase authorized funding for a U.S.-Israel counter-drone program and push faster joint work on detection and defense tools. It also makes the Defense Department report to Congress every year on progress and on drone threats from Iran and linked groups.
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U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 7178: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the U.S. military, Israel’s military, and defense officials who run joint technology programs. It could also matter for members of Congress who oversee defense spending, and for people living near areas where Iranian drones or similar systems may be used. The bill is most direct for the agencies and military offices that would have to coordinate projects, share information, and produce yearly reports.
Why this matters: Drone attacks are becoming a bigger threat, and this bill tries to speed up how the United States and Israel respond. It matters because the bill puts more money and more structure behind joint work to detect and stop these systems, especially those linked to Iran and groups tied to Iran. The yearly reports could also give Congress a clearer picture of whether current defenses are working or falling behind. Still, the bill does not guarantee results, and actual money would still depend on later spending laws.
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Officially: U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026
The bill would increase authorized funding for a U.S.-Israel counter-drone program and push faster joint work on detection and defense tools. It also makes the Defense Department report to Congress every year on progress and on drone threats from Iran and linked groups.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Armed Services
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (1/21/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
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Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
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Signed into Law
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