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Middle East Defense: Joint Missile Shield Against Iran

This act aims to enhance the security of Middle Eastern residents by establishing a joint defense system against missile and drone attacks from Iran. This potentially means greater protection for citizens in the region from aerial threats, which could contribute to stability and peace in their daily lives.
Key points
US cooperation with Middle Eastern countries (e.g., Iraq, Israel, Egypt) to create an integrated air and missile defense.
The goal is to protect people, infrastructure, and territory from missile, drone, and rocket attacks from Iran and linked groups.
Requires developing a strategy and feasibility study for such a system, including assessing potential financial contributions from allies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7987
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2022-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DEFEND Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7987.

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 2022-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • US cooperation with Middle Eastern countries (e.g., Iraq, Israel, Egypt) to create an integrated air and missile defense.
  • The goal is to protect people, infrastructure, and territory from missile, drone, and rocket attacks from Iran and linked groups.
  • Requires developing a strategy and feasibility study for such a system, including assessing potential financial contributions from allies.
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. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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.

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Security