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Supporting Israel’s Self Defense

A week ago today, Iran fired over 300 missiles and drones at Israel in an unprecedented and unjustified attack. Thankfully, Israeli and American forces, along with other partners, intercepted 99 percent of the missiles, keeping damage to the nation minimal and demonstrating the necessity of supporting Israel’s defense.

This attack follows the October 7th attack by Iran-backed Hamas, which killed over 1,200 Israelis and was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Over 240 hostages were taken on October 7, and to this day, Hamas still holds as many as 133 hostages in Gaza, though the true number remains unclear. 

As Israel’s security continues to be threatened by Iran and its terrorist group proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, we must stand strongly with our friend and support Israel’s right to defend itself. 

House Republicans are bringing legislation to replenish Israel’s defense systems, including the Iron Beam, Iron Dome, and David’s Sling, in light of recent attacks on our ally. Additionally, our legislation provides funds for current U.S. military operations in the region in response to Iran-backed attacks on U.S. forces in the region. 

H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, replenishes critical defensive systems including the Iron Dome and David’s Sling, provides additional weapons and munitions to Israel, and supports U.S. military operations responding to Iran-backed attacks on American troops and global shipping.

Israel has every right to defend itself against these horrific attacks on their security and their people. House Republicans will continue working to ensure that Israel has the resources it needs to defend itself, protecting both the national security of Israel and the national security of the United States. 

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Countering the CCP and Defending Taiwan 

Last October, China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near Taiwan in an attempt to intimidate the self-governing island democracy – part of an escalating campaign of threats and harassment that the Chinese Communist Party has conducted in their mission to take control of the island and region. 
As China continues to threaten Taiwan, it is vital that we continue to counter their intimidation efforts and maintain deterrence to protect our partner and defend them against communist tyranny. 

House Republicans are bringing forward legislation to strengthen our relationship and provide Taiwan with the resources it needs to protect themselves from growing Chinese aggression. 

Our legislation would provide military aid to Taiwan and strengthen the United States military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. 

H.R. 8036, the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, strengthens deterrence against China’s threats, combats the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to take control of the Indo-Pacific region, enhances the relationship between regional partners and the U.S., and invests in infrastructure and munitions for Taiwan’s defense.  

House Republicans will continue to defend freedom and democracy in the Indo-Pacific.

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Combatting Russian Aggression   

On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an unprovoked attack, firing missiles on cities across the country and sending in ground troops.

As Putin continues his efforts to expand Russia’s borders, weaken NATO, and bolster his power, it is critical that we help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression. 

House Republicans brought forward legislation to address the ongoing war in Ukraine and work with our regional allies as they combat Russia, as well as to replenish and modernize U.S. weapons stocks and our defense industrial base to prepare for future conflict.

Our legislation provides aid to Ukraine to combat Russian aggression, paid for by accessing Russian assets in American banks, while also boosting transparency and oversight of aid and equipment sent to Ukraine through in-person monitoring requirements.

Additionally, our legislation would force President Biden to outline a strategy and provide Ukraine the weapons it needs to win, implement cost-matching requirements to ensure our partners contribute their fair share, and create a process to convert economic assistance into repayable loans. 

H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, provides aid to counter Russian aggression, replenishes U.S. weapons stocks, and strengthens U.S. defense initiatives in the region, while also ensuring oversight and monitoring of all assistance provided.

We must stand up for freedom against the threats presented by Putin's Russian aggression.

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Defending the American People From Foreign Threats

By bringing critical security measures to assist our partners around the globe, the House is working to confront the threat posed by Russia, China, and Iran. Each of these countries poses a grave threat to American interests, as well as a direct threat to our allies and partners.

However, in order to defeat threats to freedom from our adversaries, we must also make important policy changes that hold these nations accountable for their actions and protect America’s national security interests. Today, House Republicans are bringing legislation to the floor to do just that.

Our legislation includes comprehensive sanctions against Iran to counter the nation’s missile and drone program and curb Iran’s oil exports. It also contains measures that address the deadly fentanyl crisis that has taken the lives of more than 200,000 American citizens under the Biden Administration.

Included in our legislation is the bicameral, bipartisan REPO Act, which compels Russian President Putin to pay for his ongoing war against Ukraine and the devastation his actions have caused, holding Putin accountable in a fiscally responsible manner.

Additionally, we ensure China cannot influence and exploit American citizens through the CCP-controlled social media application, TikTok. Currently, TikTok can be used to spy on Americans and steal their personal information, while also manipulating the content American users see, endangering our national security.

H.R. 8038, the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, sponsored by Rep. Michael McCaul, holds Russia and Iran accountable through sanctions, addresses the deadly fentanyl crisis, protects our national security from the threat posed by foreign adversary owned applications like TikTok, and inhibits funding for terrorism. 

House Republicans will always stand up for America’s interests, and hold those who threaten them accountable.