House Republicans proposed a standalone $17.6 billion aid package for Israel on Saturday as the Senate’s comprehensive proposal stalled.
The Senate bill, which includes aid to Israel as well as border security and funding for Ukraine, took months to complete and faced Republican opposition. according to To Axios.House Republicans are proposing this invoice House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to move more quickly and bundle aid for a variety of issues into one bill. I have written He stated this in a letter to fellow members of Congress. (Related: House Republicans unveil Israel aid bill to restore funding from Biden’s IRS huge surge)
🚨🇺🇸Breaking News: $17 Billion in Israel Bill
The House will vote next week on a standalone $17 billion bill to provide funding for Israel.
Republican statement: “Given the failure of the Senate to introduce adequate legislation in a timely manner and the dangerous situation currently facing Israel, the House of Representatives… pic.twitter.com/0igF9WEB9L
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“Given the Senate’s failure to introduce adequate legislation in a timely manner and the dangerous situation currently facing Israel, the House will continue to take control,” Johnson wrote. “Next week, we will take up and pass an additional package for a clean, independent Israel.”
This bill does not include the IRS tax cuts that were included in the previous bill. The money will go toward Israel’s defense, including $5.2 billion for Iron Dome and Iron Beam, the document said.
The text of the bill also includes $3.5 billion for the development of advanced weapons. It also includes $50 million to help Americans evacuate their communities during emergencies.
Johnson did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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