This legislation significantly reauthorizes and expands the existing United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program, aiming to strengthen bilateral efforts in energy development. It extends the authorization for cooperative research under the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014, increasing the annual appropriation from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 and extending it through fiscal years 2026 to 2031. Similarly, the bill boosts funding for the U.S.-Israel Energy Center, raising its annual authorization from $4,000,000 to $7,000,000 and extending it for the same period. The overall United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program is reauthorized until 2035 , ensuring continued collaboration. Beyond financial reauthorization, the bill introduces several new categories for energy cooperation, broadening the scope of joint research and development. These new areas include hydrogen energy , fusion energy , industrial decarbonization , carbon management , agrivoltaics , grid modernization , and cybersecurity for energy infrastructure . These additions aim to address evolving energy challenges and opportunities, fostering the commercialization of clean energy technologies and enhancing the energy security and economic competitiveness of both nations.