Rep. Burchett statements on votes against three foreign aid supplemental bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 20, 2024) - Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statements on his votes against three foreign aid supplemental bills:

On his vote against H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, Rep. Burchett released the following statement:

"I have voted for two bills in the past to support our allies in Israel, and I would have liked to vote for this bill, but it contains billions of dollars in aid that could end up in the hands of Hamas."

On his vote against H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, Rep. Burchett released the following statement:

"I have said many times that the United States has already sent Ukraine nearly $114 billion in aid, and Europe should take the reigns."

On his vote against H.R. 8036, the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, Rep. Burchett released the following statement:

"I support countering the Chinese Communist Party, but this bill is designated as emergency funding where there isn't an immediate emergency. This should go through the normal appropriations process instead."

Background:

The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act provides $26.3 billion for Israel's defense systems and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The bill passed 366-58. The full text can be found here.

The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act provides $60.8 billion for Ukraine's government budget, military operations, and humanitarian aid. The bill passed 311-112, with 1 member voting present. The full text can be found here.

The Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act provides $8.12 billion in aid for countries in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill passed 385-34, with 1 member voting present. The full text can be found here.

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