1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I am writing to you as a constituent to strongly urge you to vote NO on Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. This section, titled the "United States–Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative," mandates the designation of an executive agent to synchronize deepened defense technology cooperation between the United States and Israel. While I support strong national defense, Section 224 raises significant strategic, ethical, and fiscal concerns that warrant opposition: 1. Risk to U.S. Technological Edge Section 224 accelerates collaboration in "crown jewel" emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity, robotics, and automation. Granting expanded access to these sensitive dual-use technologies risks eroding the U.S. qualitative military edge. There are documented concerns regarding the security of such transfers, given historical instances where U.S. defense technologies have been compromised or transferred to adversaries. 2. Ethical and Legal Liability Deepening integration with Israel’s defense sector implicates the United States in the operational use of these technologies in the occupied Palestinian territories. Many of the AI-driven targeting systems and autonomous weapons developed through such partnerships have been tested on Palestinian populations and used in operations resulting in significant civilian casualties. By synchronizing our defense efforts under Section 224, U.S. officials and contractors could face potential liability in future war-crimes investigations or violations of international law. 3. Lack of Scrutiny and Fiscal Responsibility This initiative, along with related provisions in the NDAA, authorizes hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending (estimated at over $300 million for related partnership acts) without adequate public debate or committee markup. Embedding such controversial foreign policy measures into a "must-pass" defense bill shields them from the individual scrutiny they deserve. As a taxpayer, I oppose allocating scarce resources to expand foreign defense industrial integration when domestic priorities remain unmet. Call to Action I request that you: Vote AGAINST including Section 224 in the final version of the FY27 NDAA. Support amendments that remove or significantly scale back this initiative to ensure rigorous oversight of sensitive technology transfers. Prioritize a defense strategy that safeguards U.S. technological supremacy and adheres strictly to international human rights standards. Thank you for your time and for representing our district. I look forward to hearing your position on this critical issue.