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US-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation: Grant Program for Innovation

This act establishes a grant program within the Department of Homeland Security to promote cooperative research and development in cybersecurity between the United States and Israel. The goal is to enhance digital security, which can indirectly impact the protection of citizens' data and critical infrastructure from online threats.
Key points
A grant program is established to support joint cybersecurity research and development projects between the US and Israel.
Grants will be available to businesses, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations from both countries collaborating on cybersecurity solutions.
Mechanisms for project evaluation and oversight of fund expenditure will be implemented to ensure program effectiveness.
Funding of at least $6 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 is authorized to accelerate the development of new protective technologies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2659
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Process start date: 2021-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2659.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A grant program is established to support joint cybersecurity research and development projects between the US and Israel.
  • Grants will be available to businesses, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations from both countries collaborating on cybersecurity solutions.
  • Mechanisms for project evaluation and oversight of fund expenditure will be implemented to ensure program effectiveness.
  • Funding of at least $6 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 is authorized to accelerate the development of new protective technologies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Public Investments Informatization