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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.
WASHINGTON - Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 6126, The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.
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.
