Legislative Action Items

The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act (HR 1229/S 554)

As Israel continues to fight to bring her hostages home from Gaza and finalize defanging the ring of fire Iran spent decades creating around the Jewish state, every Israeli success benefits American national security interests, and brings us closer to peace and stability in the region. The United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act (H.R. 1229/S. 554) expands and enhances the current U.S.- Israel defense relationship in several highly impactful ways and will help keep both nations more secure in an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.

 

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (S 556/ HR 1422)

The Islamic Republic of Iran has spent nearly a half-century terrorizing the Middle East, oppressing its own people, and threatening death to Israel and America. Israel’s Operation Rising Lion has set the regime’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs back considerably. In addition, the regime is today weaker than ever before. Tehran must not be allowed to rebuild its ability to export death and destruction throughout the world. Ensuring that Iran does not have the funds to restart their nuclear program or rebuild their military infrastructure will be critical to ensuring that Israel’s military gains from Operation Rising Lion help safeguard the region for years to come. The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (S. 556/H.R. 1422) strengthens and tightens existing sanctions on the Islamic Republic while also targeting Iran’s oil industry – which is the primary source of revenue for the regime.

 

The Antisemitism Awareness Act (HR 1007/ S 558) 

In order to defeat antisemitism, we must define it and protect against it. The AntisemitismAwareness Act (HR.1007/S.558) utilizes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism and its associated examples to guide authorities for investigatory purposes when an underlying crime has been committed.

 

*CUFI also supports the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), for funding at a $500M level in FY26, to ensure houses of worship have the necessary support to protect their communities.

For more information contact Boris Zilberman, Senior Director of Public Policy and Strategy: Boris@cufiactionfund.org