H.Res. 1339

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1339 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1339

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United 
States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint 
economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint 
military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of 
antisemitism.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 3, 2026

Mr. Stutzman (for himself and Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs

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RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United 
States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint 
economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint 
military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of 
antisemitism.

Whereas the United States and Israel share an unbreakable bond rooted in shared 
values, mutual strategic interests, and a steadfast commitment to 
promoting democracy and peace in the Middle East;
Whereas Congress has consistently affirmed that the United States and Israel 
share a special and historic relationship;
Whereas the United States currently provides approximately $3,800,000,000 a year 
in direct military assistance under a 10-year memorandum of 
understanding signed in 2016, totaling $38,000,000,000 in military 
support through 2028, benefiting both Israeli security and United States 
interests in the region;
Whereas, on May 10, 2026, in an interview with CBS News, Israeli Prime Minister 
Benjamin Netanyahu publicly announced his intention to reduce Israeli 
reliance on the financial component of United States military assistance 
to 0 over the next 10 years, stating that ``I don't want to wait for the 
next Congress'', and that ``I want to start now'';
Whereas Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal envisions replacing traditional 
military assistance with a new framework of joint defense cooperation, 
codevelopment, coproduction, and mutual investment in areas including 
advanced missile defense, artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, 
cybersecurity, and next-generation military platforms;
Whereas this transition to a relationship grounded in shared investment and 
mutual benefit represents a strong partnership built on shared strength;
Whereas Israel is a leading defense technology innovator and a major contributor 
to the United States defense industrial base;
Whereas a deeper joint investment would strengthen both nations' military 
capabilities and create economic opportunities for American workers and 
industries;
Whereas the Iranian regime has long sought the destruction of the State of 
Israel and has consistently suppressed the rights of the Iranian people, 
including murdering thousands of its own citizens who took to the 
streets in recent protests;
Whereas Iran is the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, providing 
material support to Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other terrorist 
organizations responsible for attacks on United States citizens and 
military assets;
Whereas, in June 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian 
nuclear facilities, military sites, and regime infrastructure, alongside 
United States strikes on fortified Iranian nuclear infrastructure under 
Operation Midnight Hammer, demonstrating the strength of United States-
Israeli military cooperation and a shared commitment in preventing a 
nuclear-armed Iran;
Whereas, on February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation 
Epic Fury, coordinated military operations against the Islamic Republic 
of Iran aimed at targeting Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure, 
ballistic missile programs, military command structure, and the regime's 
senior leadership;
Whereas these joint operations have significantly degraded Iran's nuclear 
weapons program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and its ability to 
threaten the region through its network of proxy forces;
Whereas antisemitism is rising dramatically in the United States and around the 
world, including violent physical attacks on Jewish individuals and 
communities, the growth of antisemitic rhetoric on college campuses and 
social media, and the harassment and intimidation of Jewish Americans;
Whereas Congress has repeatedly affirmed that the United States stands firmly 
against antisemitism in all its forms;
Whereas the United States and Israel have worked together toward significant 
developments in military technology, artificial intelligence, and 
cybersecurity; and
Whereas the collaboration of the United States and Israel continues to yield 
strong outcomes in the Middle East and beyond: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) reaffirms the special bond between the United States 
and the State of Israel, grounded in shared democratic values, 
mutual security interests, and the deep bonds of friendship 
between the American and Israeli people;
(2) commends Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his bold 
proposal to transition the United States-Israel relationship 
away from traditional foreign assistance and toward a new era 
of mutual cooperation, joint investment, and shared 
technological development;
(3) strongly supports the development of a new memorandum 
of understanding between the United States and Israel to 
replace traditional military assistance with a framework of 
joint defense codevelopment, coproduction, and mutual 
investment that will strengthen both nations' defense 
industries and military readiness;
(4) expresses its gratitude to Prime Minister Netanyahu and 
the people of Israel for their courageous partnership with the 
United States in military operations against Iran, which 
together dealt a historic blow to Iran's nuclear weapons 
program and significantly degraded the Islamic Republic's 
capacity to threaten United States interests in the region; and
(5) condemns antisemitism in all its forms, including 
physical attacks on Jewish individuals and institutions, the 
harassment of Jewish Americans, the spread of antisemitic 
propaganda, and the delegitimization of Israel's right to 
exist.
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