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US House to vote on amendment to block $3.3 billion in annual military aid for Israel

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  • The US House of Representatives is set to vote on an amendment that would block $3.3 billion in annual military aid to Israel.
  • Proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, the amendment aims to prohibit funds in the National Security appropriations bill from being used for Israel.
  • Several progressive lawmakers, including Reps. Greg Casar, Ilhan Omar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have announced their support for the amendment, citing concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza.

The US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on an amendment that could halt $3.3 billion in annual military aid to Israel. Representative Thomas Massie introduced the amendment, which targets the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) account within the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for 2027.

the Israeli government committed war crimes in Gaza and helped drag America into war with Iran. Americans should not be financing more weapons for Netanyahu.

— Greg CasarRep. Greg Casar confirmed he will be voting yes to the amendment, explaining his reasoning.

This proposed cut represents a fraction of the larger 10-year, $38 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in 2016, which is slated to conclude in 2028. Notably, the amendment would not impact the $500 million allocated annually for Israeli missile defense systems like the Iron Dome.

While I would prefer to vote on an amendment that stripped just military funding, I think opposing the billions in military funding is what’s most important here.

— Greg CasarRep. Greg Casar acknowledged the amendment's potential to cut diplomatic funding as well as military aid.

The amendment was deemed "Made in Order" by the House Rules Committee on June 23, 2026, clearing it for floor consideration and a vote with a limited 10-minute debate period. The move has garnered support from several progressive members of Congress. Representative Greg Casar stated his intention to vote yes, citing the Israeli government's alleged war crimes in Gaza and its role in escalating tensions with Iran. He acknowledged the amendment might affect diplomatic funding but emphasized the importance of blocking military aid.

It should be a no-brainer: Our tax dollars should not fund a genocide.

— Ilhan OmarRep. Ilhan Omar confirmed she will vote in favor of the amendment.

Representatives Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also confirmed their support. Omar declared, "Our tax dollars should not fund a genocide," and "We cannot continue to be complicit in Israel’s crimes against humanity." The Arab America Institute has urged the public to contact their representatives to advocate for the amendment's passage. Conversely, Representatives Greg Meeks and Adam Smith have declared their opposition to the amendment.

We cannot continue to be complicit in Israel’s crimes against humanity.

— Ilhan OmarRep. Ilhan Omar expressed her strong opposition to US funding for Israel's military actions.
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