The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, a bipartisan measure that includes provisions designed to strengthen intelligence and security cooperation between the United States and Israel.

The legislation, introduced by committee Chair Tom Cotton, R-Ark., would require future presidents to formally justify any decision to suspend, reduce, or limit intelligence sharing with Israel. Under the bill, such actions could be taken only in response to a “specific and identifiable national security concern.”

The measure also calls for expanded intelligence cooperation and directs future administrations to report to Congress on efforts to integrate Israel into regional air and missile defense and early warning networks alongside other U.S. partners.

The broader bill, approved by the committee in a 14-3 vote, includes provisions to refocus intelligence agencies on foreign threats and terrorism, strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence, restrict procurement of Chinese-made products and services, and establish a task force to monitor potential Chinese military aggression toward Taiwan.

Other sections would require reviews of foreign real estate purchases near intelligence sites, extend protections for CIA sites against drone threats, and ensure continued intelligence support for allies including Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.

Cotton said the legislation would help return intelligence agencies to their “core mission” of collecting foreign intelligence to protect the United States.

Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner, D-Va., praised the bill’s bipartisan support and highlighted enhanced oversight of artificial intelligence and continued backing for U.S. allies.

The bill now awaits consideration by the full Senate.