As Israel continues battling Iran-backed Hamas terrorists, House Republicans stand firm in our commitment to support our ally during its greatest time of need.

Last week, we considered H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — a $14.3 billion aid bill that strengthens both the U.S. and Israel’s defense capabilities. As you may know, this legislation passed the House with bipartisan support.

I proudly voted for this necessary and fiscally responsible supplemental aid bill, and I remain committed to fortifying both the U.S. and Israel’s national security amidst increasing threats from our adversaries across the globe.

In case you missed it, H.R. 6126 would:

Strengthen U.S. Military Readiness

• $4.4 billion to replenish depleted domestic defense stockpiles

Bolster Israel’s Defense Capabilities

• $4 billion to replenish Iron Dome and David’s Sling missile defense systems
• $3.5 billion in Foreign Military Financing for the procurement of advanced weapons systems and defense articles and services
• $1.2 billion for the continued development of the Iron Beam system to counter short-range threats
• $1 billion to support artillery and munitions production

Support U.S. Personnel & Citizens

• $150 million for an enhanced security presence at the U.S. Embassy
• $50 million for the evacuation of U.S. citizens

Thankfully, under Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership, this legislation is also fully offset by rescissions from bloated IRS funding in President Biden’s severely misguided Inflation “Expansion” Act — providing a commonsense solution to support our ally in its time of need without placing an additional financial burden on American taxpayers.

The Senate now faces a simple choice: Will they support funding Joe Biden’s army of IRS agents targeting the American people — or will they support funding Israel’s army fighting Hamas terrorists?

I strongly urge the Senate to follow House Republicans’ lead by choosing to support Israel and swiftly passing our critical legislation. Failure to do so will dangerously delay both American and Israeli troops from receiving essential support amidst flaring tensions in the Middle East.

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I’ve tirelessly fought to protect and preserve the Ninth District’s Lake Lanier and Buford Dam through the ongoing appropriations process. In case you missed the latest on my efforts, the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill included two amendments that ensure that your tax dollars cannot be used to alter these civil works projects.

Here’s more on these major wins:

• Preserving Lake Lanier’s Name
  • The House-passed FY24 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill includes my amendment to prohibit funds from being used to rename civil works projects, such as Lake Lanier.
  • Our initial efforts forced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to pause its plan to rename Lake Lanier and Buford Dam — but the passage of this bill marks another victory for Northeast Georgians, as these renamings would attempt to radically rewrite history and thrust crushing rebranding costs on our community.
• Protecting Lake Lanier’s Campgrounds
  • This legislation also includes an amendment that I co-led with Rep. Rich McCormick (GA-06) to bar funds from being used to close campgrounds operated by the USACE at Lake Lanier.

As with all of the House-passed annual spending bills, the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill still must be ironed out with the Senate in conference negotiations. Please know that as this process unfolds over the coming weeks, I will fight to ensure that my amendments to protect Lake Lanier and Buford Dam remain in the final bill text.

Last week, House Republicans passed two more spending bills for Fiscal Year 2024, including the Legislative Branch and Interior/Environment appropriations bills. As an appropriator, I’m pleased that House Republicans continue to address our annual spending bills in a conservative and fiscally responsible manner.

Here are a few highlights:

Legislative Branch

• Ensures Congress remains open and working for the American people
• Increases funding for recruiting, training, and retaining sworn Capitol Police officers
• Maintains funding to committees of the House of Representatives so it can hold the Biden Administration accountable by conducting rigorous oversight of the Executive Branch

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

• Repeals the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation
• Prevents the EPA from imposing burdensome regulations on farmers using rodenticides to prevent animal disease and prevent crop loss on farms
• Requires offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska regions
• Prohibits agencies from using the Social Cost of Carbon in cost-benefit analysis
• Includes my amendments to:
  • Bar funding from being used to cancel or suspend oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge or the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska
  • Halt funding for the Bureau of Land Management's misguided proposed rule on energy development in the Alaska National Petroleum Reserve
  • Eliminate funds for official receptions within the Department of Interior

Rep. Clyde on Supporting the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

Lawmakers remain in Washington this week to continue committee work and consider legislation, including additional appropriations bills. As you may know, government funding expires next week, on November 17th. Rest assured, House Republicans are working on a conservative solution to avoid a government shutdown. I look forward to sharing more on our progress with you on this matter in the days ahead.

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