Creates a new US-Israel program to develop better healthcare products and services.
This bill would create a new program to boost health research and development between the United States and Israel. It would set aside $10 million each year for seven years to fund joint projects on new medical devices, medicines, and digital health tools. This aims to bring new healthcare products and services to people faster.
Today, the US and Israel have existing health cooperation agreements and the BIRD Foundation supports some health-related projects. Congress also previously set aside $2 million for a bilateral health technology program. If this bill passes, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would establish a dedicated "BIRD Health Program" with Israel, specifically focused on health innovation. This new program would receive $10 million annually for seven years (fiscal years 2026-2032) to fund joint projects, significantly expanding the scope and funding for health-related collaborations.
HR 4473 · 119th Congress · July 16, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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