House Republican Conference

24/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 24/07/2024 22:49

House Republicans Will Always Stand With Our Most Precious Ally Israel

Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress at a time when our great ally Israel is fighting not only for its right to exist, but also for the rights of Jewish people everywhere. It has never been more crucial to show the world that America stands unequivocally with our most precious ally Israel. Unfortunately, the leader of the Democrat Party Kamala Harris has elected to skip Prime Minister Netanyahu's address. This is just the latest example of how the Biden-Harris Administration and Far Left Democrats have turned their backs on our most precious ally, electing to side with the radical, pro-terrorist base of today's Democrat Party.
MAKE NO MISTAKE: House Republicans remain committed to supporting our great ally Israel, and we will never waver in our ironclad support. Following the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7, we have stood like a rock with Israel ensuring that she has the resources necessary to defend itself and eradicate the barbaric terrorist organization Hamas from this earth once and for all.
FACTS ABOUT HOW HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE STANDING WITH ISRAEL:
  • House Republicans passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, which codifies President Trump's Executive Order that discrimination against Jewish students may violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and requires the Department of Education to take into account the 2016 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism and its contemporary examples as part of its assessment of whether antisemitic discrimination transpired.
  • House Republicans passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which fully funds the U.S.-Israeli cooperative missile defense programs and holds the United Nations accountable for its blatant bias against our most precious ally Israel by prohibiting any taxpayer dollars from going to the United Nations Commission of Inquiry against Israel and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.
  • House Republicans passed H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, with overwhelming support.
  • House Republicans passed H.Res. 771, Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
  • House Republicans passed H. Res. 798, Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.
  • In February 2023, in a strong show of support for our ally, House Republican leadership sent a letter to President Biden encouraging the Administration to oppose and veto any anti-Israel resolution put before the U.N. Security Council.
  • In April 2023, House Republicans voted to support the expansion of the Abraham Accords to encourage nations to normalize relations with Israel and express continued support for bilateral cooperation across economic, security, and civilian issues.
  • In May 2023, House Republicans voted to condemn the rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community.
  • In June 2023, House Republicans voted to establish a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords at the Department of State to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords.
  • In July 2023, House Republicans passed the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act with key priorities to support the U.S./Israeli partnership and enhance Israel's security.
THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION'S HISTORY OF TURNING THEIR BACK ON ISRAEL:
  • In February 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration reversed President Trump's move, ensuring that sanctions on Iran's drones and missiles will expire in October 2023.
  • In September 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration waived sanctions to allow $6 billion in Iranian funds in South Korean banks to be transferred to banks in Qatar in exchange for the release of five American hostages.
  • Authorizing the transfer of $6 billion for Iran sets a dangerous precedent that will incentivize more hostage-taking by the number one state sponsor of terror and other bad actors.
  • In November 2023, House Republicans passed the No Funds For Iranian Terrorism Act, which would effectively prevent Iran from accessing these funds.
  • In November 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration reissued a sanctions waiver that gave Iran access to more than $10 billion.
  • In March 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration supported Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's unprecedented calls for new elections in Israel.
  • In April 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration demanded that our most precious ally Israel surrender to the Iranian backed terrorist organization Hamas.
FAR LEFT HOUSE DEMOCRATS' OPPOSITION TO ISRAEL IN THE 118TH CONGRESS:
  • 118 House Democrats voted against H.R. 5961 the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
  • Nine House Democrats voted against H.Con.Res. 57, a resolution affirming that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state.
  • 194 House Democrats voted against H.R. 6126 the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024.
  • 166 House Democrats voted against H.R. 7217 the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024.