Today, the House is expected to vote on a spending package that includes historic funding for Israel's security.
The bill includes a record-setting $4.8 billion in security and missile defense funding for Israel, demonstrating the overwhelming support for Israel in Congress.
The spending bill includes major provisions that will strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and bolster Israel's security.
✅ $3.3bil in security assistance
✅ $1bil for Iron Dome replenishment
✅ $500mil for missile defense partnerships
✅ Israel Relations Normalization Act
The funding for Israel's security is a historic milestone that advances our interests.
The US & Israel are democratic allies that share interests & values, and work together to strengthen our security, protect our troops, address 21st-century challenges, and save American lives.
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The historic level of funding for Israel’s security demonstrates solid bipartisan congressional support for our democratic ally.
This historic funding level shows that Democrats and Republicans stand together for Israel’s security which is in our national interest.
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The House just passed the largest-ever funding package to Israel — including $4.8 billion in security assistance & missile defense funding — demonstrating overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress for the U.S.-Israel relationship.
@SenatorCardin and @senrobportman are leading a letter urging the Biden admin to stop the UN's outrageous Inquiry of Israel and demonstrate America's commitment to our ally.
This letter is key to urging the administration to demonstrate its commitment to our democratic ally and eliminate the unjust Commission of Inquiry against the Jewish state.
Today, vital funding for Iron Dome and U.S.-Israel cooperation on missile defense, anti-tunnel technology, and counter-drone technology was approved by the House Appropriations Committee in its annual @DeptofDefense funding bill.
Bipartisan leaders in Congress and the Biden admin came together to strengthen and expand the U.S.-Israel relationship.
🇺🇸🇮🇱 $500 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation.
Collaboration on lifesaving missile defense programs like Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow keeps Americans and Israelis safe, grows our economy, and creates American jobs.
Today, the House Appropriations Committee fully funded $3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel. The Committee’s appropriation, with no added political conditions, reflects the strong bipartisan commitment for Israel's security in Congress and the Biden administration.
Among the key pro-Israel provisions included in the bill are:
Full $3.3 billion in U.S. security assistance to Israel, as agreed to in the 2016 MOU.
A strong Israel makes America more secure. This critical aid helps ensure our ally has the resources needed to defend itself by itself in the world’s most dangerous region.
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