Groups Commend Security Supplemental Bills

Apr 19, 2024

Press Release

As the House prepares to consider the Israel, Ukraine, and Indo-Pacific security supplementals, key groups have commended Congress' effort to provide much needed assistance to our allies and partners.

AIPAC

"AIPAC strongly supports Speaker Johnson's work to bring important national security bills to the floor, and we urge every House member to vote for crucial security aid to our ally Israel."

Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC)

"During these dangerous days for America and our essential security partners around the world, it is more important than ever to stand with our friends against the destabilizing aggression of Iran, Russia, and China. In the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas massacre and Iran's direct attack against Israel's homeland, these votes are an especially critical test of support for the US-Israel alliance."

Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV)

"Especially in the wake of the direct attack from Iran upon America's close ally, Israel, it is crucial that Israel be provided with the means to defend itself from attack and to remove the genocidal threat posed by the Hamas terror organization towards every Israeli-and every Jew, worldwide. Your efforts thus resonate deeply with us."

Christians United For Israel (CUFI)

"We urge all members to support the rule allowing the foreign aid bill to come to the floor so we can deliver critical emergency military assistance to Israel."

Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE)

"Israel is one of America's most important allies. They have always stood by us in our times of need and they are critical partners in ensuring our national security. CURE is proud to stand with our friends in Israel and we commend the House for your ongoing dedication to Israel's survival."

American Jewish Committee

"We welcome the release of the House of Representatives' security supplemental package, which includes a number of vital measures that AJC has long advocated for, such as security assistance to our allies Israel and Ukraine, and funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to keep Jewish communities in the U.S. safe."

Family Research Council

"It is absolutely critical that Christians in America and around the world stand with Israel, protect Israel's right to defend itself, and work to contain this conflict so that it doesn't threaten global peace. We stand with Israel."

Concerned Women for America LAC

"In light of Iran's unprecedented attack against Israel last week, we must ensure that every Republican is supportive of the Speaker's efforts to bring Israel funding to the finish line as quickly as possible. CWALAC supports Speaker Johnson and his efforts to support Israel."

American Faith Leaders

"We implore Congress to fight back against the horrors being committed by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. We remind Congress that religious freedom is a basic human right that must be protected everywhere... We call on Congress to provide Ukraine with the financial and military support required to defend herself, stop the bloodshed, and secure freedom of religion within her borders."

Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission - President Brent Leatherwood

"Last week, the ERLC sent a letter to Speaker Johnson & all members of Congress urging them to pass critical support for Ukraine. While there are some political headwinds, I'm grateful Mike Johnson is moving forward to help Ukraine defend itself against Putin's illegal invasion."

Foundation for Defense of Democracies Action

"It is imperative that both chambers of the Congress act with urgency to provide critical support to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. These nations are on the front lines of a generation-defining fight for freedom and prosperity, and their success is inextricably linked to our own national security. This legislation paves the way for targeted investments with strong oversight in our allies and partners that will enhance their military capabilities, deter America's adversaries, and contain the spread of even costlier conflicts."

Ronald Reagan Institute

"In supporting U.S. assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and allies in the Indo-Pacific, Speaker Johnson channels President Ronald Reagan. Speaking to Congress in 1985, President Reagan declared, 'We must stand by all our democratic allies. And we must not break faith with those who are risking their lives.'"

POLARIS

"This supplemental package includes bills that the CCP, Russia, and the Islamic Republic of Iran all vehemently oppose, it will be devastating to our enemies if this passes."

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning

"In an era of escalating global threats, the supplemental funding for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific is not just an investment in global stability, but also the American defense industrial base. The majority of these funds stay within our own borders, backfilling U.S. stocks with the newest technology, bolstering our economy, and reinforcing the bedrock of our national security."

National Defense Industry Association - President David Norquist

"A resilient U.S. DIB and a strong network of U.S. allies and partners form the foundation of U.S. national deterrence in a rapidly evolving strategic environment. On behalf of NDIA's members, I commend the House leadership for supporting these necessary investments and urge swift passage."

Job Creators Network

"Job Creators Network is pleased to see that the foreign aid packages require that some of the foreign aid funding be in the form of loans that must be repaid to the United States... JCN thanks Congress for taking up this recommendation in this bill and urges members to support this funding structure moving forward."

Former Vice President Mike Pence

"America is the leader of the free world and I would call on all my old friends in the Congress, Republicans and Democrats alike, to rally around Speaker Johnson as he brings legislation to the floor to do America's part to renew our support for Ukraine, for Israel, for Taiwan, and for freedom in the world."

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich

"We should all call our congressmen and urge them to pass aid to stop Putin, to help Israel, to strengthen Taiwan and to close the border. I am especially glad that the REPO act has been included to use Russian money to pay for defeating Putin."

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Jack Keane

"We support aiding Ukraine because that is the best way to help Americans; the best way to reduce the risk that future generations will have to take up arms in Europe, the Middle East, or Asia... We salute you for your clear-eyed determination to do what's right for America, and hope that your colleagues will support you in this vital effort."

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118th Congress