Kuster, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Express Support for Three Security Funding Bills that Support Our Allies and Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid

Kuster, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Express Support for Three Security Funding Bills that Support Our Allies and Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid

Washington, D.C. - Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released the following statement in support of the national security supplemental funding bills introduced in the House that reflect the Senate-passed, bipartisan National Security Act, 2024:

"For the last six months, New Dems have repeatedly urged House Republican leadership to bring forward legislation that supports our imperiled allies, Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and delivers much-needed humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and around the world.

"Now, following months of House Republicans playing political football and ultimately blocking the Senate-passed national security package, the House will finally have the opportunity to vote on legislation that provides crucial aid to our allies in their battles against tyranny and terror.

"New Dem leadership supports this essential national security funding and urges our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join us in voting for its passage.

"Now more than ever, for the sake of global democracy and freedom as well as our own national security, Congress must act swiftly and decisively to support our allies and protect innocent lives.

"America is always at its strongest when we stand with our friends - not when we turn our backs on them. We look forward to delivering this critical funding to President Biden's desk without delay."

Read more about the Coalition's repeated calls for a comprehensive security supplemental below:

On April 14th, following Iran's attack on Israel, New Dem leaders called on Speaker Johnson to once and for all bring a national security funding package to the floor by the end of the week.

On March 22nd, after negotiators released the second six-bill appropriations package, New Dem leaders urged House Republican Leadership to live up to their commitments and bring a security and humanitarian aid package to the floor.

On February 13th, following the Senate's bipartisan passage of the National Security Act, 2024, New Dem leaders urged Speaker Johnson to "once and for all put the American people over petty politics and swiftly bring this bill to the full House for a vote."

On February 5th, New Dem Leadership and immigration and national security leaders released a statement in strong support of the Senate-negotiated border and national security package and admonished House Republicans for rejecting it out of hand.

On December 19th, after Speaker Johnson dismissed lawmakers for the year without addressing critical priorities, New Dem Chair Kuster vowed that the Coalition would continue fighting to secure a deal that would send much-needed aid to U.S. allies.

On November 15th, National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led 44 New Dems in a letter to Armed Services Committee leadership promoting the Coalition's priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Increased security cooperation with key allies like Ukraine and Israel was an integral part of these priorities.

On November 15th, New Dem leaders penned a letter to congressional leadership with a total of 76 New Dem Members urging them to schedule a vote on President Biden's supplemental request for security and humanitarian aid in support of Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. New Dem Leadership previously endorsed the $106 billion supplemental on October 20th.

On November 2nd, NDC Leadership released a statement strongly opposing Speaker Johnson's hyper-partisan supplemental appropriations bill that isolated Israel's aid from support for Ukraine and Taiwan and omitted humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. They urged the Speaker to bring the President's supplemental to the floor.

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