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WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 4821, The Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the House with a vote of 213 to 203.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6126, which provides security assistance to Israel, supports the security of our embassy personnel, enables the evacuation of U.S. citizens, and strengthens the ability of our industrial base to respond to this crisis.
On October 7, Hamas terrorists carried out a barbaric attack on Israel that took the lives of more than 1,400 innocent Israelis, including 32 American citizens.
Mr. Speaker, I stand firmly behind Israel's right to defend itself and destroy the Hamas terrorist organization. The world will be a safer place once that organization is eliminated.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 771, a resolution which I cosponsored, by a vote of 412 to 0. That resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security. The bill we are considering today delivers on that commitment.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6126, a bill that will provide additional support for Israel.
Earlier this month, we saw Hamas carry out its evil attack on the Israeli people. Now more than ever, we must stand firm with our great ally and do all we can to ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself.
The bill before us provides $14.3 billion dollars in emergency funding for much-needed military assistance. This funding will cover everything requested by the Israelis. Specifically, this bill includes funding for:
- Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems;
- Advanced weapons systems and services through the Foreign Military Financing Program; and
- The production of ammunition.
To ensure that our support does not impact our own military readiness, the bill provides $4.4 billion to replenish the items we are sending Israel.
