Cole Releases Series of Security Supplemental Bills

Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), joined by Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) as original cosponsors, today released a series of critical security supplemental bills that provide much-needed defense assistance to our allies and partners around the world.

Chairman Cole said, “We are living in what feels like a time in the past. Dangers are ever-escalating, with tyrannical aggression threatening the free world. Russia is invading a sovereign neighbor, and China is challenging partners in its region. On top of that, we have an all-out conflict in the Middle East, where one of our closest allies is under constant attack.

“I know this to be true: if we don’t help our friends in time of need, soon enough, we won’t have any friends at all. The time is now to act.

“I thank the Speaker for his thoughtful leadership on this issue. Equivocating is not an option, and each bill will be given distinct attention and consideration. I look forward to supporting them and providing our allies and partners with the tools they need to defend themselves. America must stand firmly on the side of freedom.”

The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (text)

• Replenishes the Iron Dome and David’s Sling systems, critical resources that protect civilians and have no offensive capabilities.
• Procures defensive weapons, artillery, and munitions.
• Backs U.S. military operations responding to Iranian-backed terror.
• Restocks defense articles and services provided to Israel.

The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (text)

• Provides weapons and lethal assistance to Ukraine to support their fight against Putin’s forcible invasion and attack of a sovereign nation.
• Procures advanced weapons systems, defense articles, and defense services.
• Supports U.S. defense initiatives in the region.
• Strengthens transparency, monitoring, and oversight of all aid provided.
• Requires cost-matching requirements from other U.S. allies and implements a repayment agreement from the government of Ukraine.

The Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (text)

• Strengthens deterrence over Beijing’s growing military provocations around Taiwan.
• Invests in submarine, dry dock construction, and production of artillery and critical munitions.
• Curbs the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy to acquire control over the Indo-Pacific region.
• Enhances security cooperation with regional partners and supports U.S. military operations.

A summary of the bills is available here.

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