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.
Iron Dome has saved countless Israeli and Palestinian lives and helps prevent war.
Full $3.3 billion in security assistance to Israel, without added conditions, as agreed to in the 2016 U.S.-Israel MOU.
A strong Israel makes America more secure. This critical assistance helps ensure our ally has the resources needed to defend itself against growing threats.
The Israel Relations Normalization Act.
This important bipartisan bill will support and expand the recent peace agreements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco.
$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, supports our economy, and creates American jobs.
$47.5 million for U.S.-Israel anti-tunnel technology cooperation.
Israeli expertise in anti-tunnel technology protects U.S. forces deployed across the globe, keeps Israelis safe & provides important homeland security benefits.
$25 million for U.S.-Israel counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) cooperation.
Israeli innovation in counter-drone technology helps secure Americans at home and prevent attacks against our citizens abroad.
$4 million for U.S.-Israel healthcare cooperation — double last year’s funding levels.
Israel is a world leader in medical technology. Greater U.S.-Israel cooperation can provide critical healthcare solutions to Americans in need.
$1 million to promote U.S.-Israel agricultural cooperation — the first-ever direct appropriation for bilateral #ag cooperation.
A world leader in agriculture, Israel is a strategic ally partnering with America to solve 21st century challenges.
$6 million for U.S.-Israel energy cooperation.
Greater U.S.-Israel cooperation will enhance our renewable energy technologies, help achieve global climate objectives, and protect our critical energy infrastructure.
$2 million for U.S.-Israel homeland security cooperation.
Israeli homeland security expertise helps protect Americans at home and prevent attacks against our citizens abroad.
$2 million to promote U.S.-Israel international development cooperation to address challenges in the developing world related to water scarcity, agriculture and sustainability.
A strong U.S.-Israel partnership prepares us for 21st century challenges.
$50 million for the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act.
This funding will help foster economic cooperation and people-to-people peacebuilding programs between Israelis, Palestinians and Americans.
$6 million for the Middle East Regional Cooperation program — a 20% increase over last year’s funding.
This program facilitates research collaboration between Israel and other countries in the region.
$5 million for refugee resettlement in Israel.
This vital funding helps our ally integrate refugees from around the world, including from Ukraine, into Israeli society.
Strong report language condemning the U.N. Commission of Inquiry against Israel and calling on the administration to publicly denounce and work to reverse the anti-Israel bias at the U.N. Human Rights Council.
Strong report language condemning Iran’s aggressive and destabilizing activities throughout the world, including providing its terror proxy Hezbollah with advanced precision-guided missiles, and directing funds to prevent Iran’s development of nuclear weapons.
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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.
@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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