A bipartisan group of House lawmakers led by Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Carter, Schneider, and Wilson will reintroduce the BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act to bolster the energy partnership between the U.S. and Israel until 2034. The legislation focuses on extending and expanding the successful collaboration on clean energy innovation, energy security, and economic growth. The BIRD Energy program, established in 1977, has been instrumental in promoting collaboration between U.S. and Israeli companies, leading to significant advancements in clean energy projects. The reauthorization bill aims to strengthen U.S.-Israel cooperation in clean energy technology and research, with a specific focus on investments in hydrogen, fusion energy, and modernized energy infrastructure. By enhancing energy security through smart grid systems and efficiency programs, the legislation seeks to drive economic innovation and job creation in both nations. Lawmakers highlight the importance of the U.S.-Israel energy partnership in advancing clean energy solutions, including the development of cutting-edge technologies like hydrogen and fusion energy. The bipartisan effort underscores the commitment to innovation, energy security, and economic growth, emphasizing the need to invest in a cleaner and more resilient future for both countries.