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118THCONGRESS
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DSESSION H. RES. 1219
Condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to pause certain arms
transfers to Israel.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY10, 2024
Mr. M
ILLERof Ohio (for himself and Mr. MCCAUL) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to pause
certain arms transfers to Israel.
Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a
massive, unprovoked war on Israel, killing over 1,200 in-
nocent people and taking over 240 hostages, including
American citizens;
Whereas since October 7, Israel has faced attacks by Iran
and its proxies including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the
Houthis, which have required significant military re-
sponses;
Whereas under the terms of a 2016 Memorandum of Under-
standing, the United States provides Israel with $3.8 bil-
lion per year in security assistance and missile defense
funding from fiscal years 2019 through 2028, which is
subject to the approval of Congress;
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Whereas thus far in fiscal year 2024, Congress has enacted
regular and supplemental legislation appropriating $12.5
billion in security assistance and missile defense for
Israel without any additional conditions;
Whereas Congress plays a vital role in oversight and approval
of direct commercial sales and foreign military sales to
security partners around the world, including Israel;
Whereas, in May 2024, it was reported that President Biden
ordered a pause on certain defense articles ready for im-
minent delivery to Israel, without having consulted with
Congress; and
Whereas, on May 8, 2024, President Biden stated regarding
Israel, ‘‘We’re not going to supply the weapons and artil-
lery shells.’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) condemns the Biden Administration’s deci-2
sion to pause certain arms transfers to Israel as 3
Israel faces unprecedented threats from Iran and its 4
proxies including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the 5
Houthis; 6
(2) calls on the Biden Administration to allow 7
all previously approved arms transfers to Israel to 8
proceed quickly to ensure that Israel can defend 9
itself and defeat threats from Iran and its proxies 10
including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis; 11
(3) calls on the Biden Administration to utilize 12
all congressionally appropriated funds for security 13
assistance for Israel as Congress intended; 14
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(4) stands with Israel as it defends itself 1
against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and 2
other terrorists; and 3
(5) reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense. 4
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