IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1219 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2024 Mr. Miller of Ohio (for himself and Mr. McCaul ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Biden Administration’s decision to pause certain arms transfers to Israel.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a massive, unprovoked war on Israel, killing over 1,200 innocent people and taking over 240 hostages, including American citizens; Whereas since October 7, Israel has faced attacks by Iran and its proxies including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, which have required significant military responses; Whereas under the terms of a 2016 Memorandum of Understanding, the United States provides Israel with $3.8 billion per year in security assistance and missile defense funding from fiscal years 2019 through 2028, which is subject to the approval of Congress; Whereas thus far in fiscal year 2024, Congress has enacted regular and supplemental legislation appropriating $12.5 billion in security assistance and missile defense for Israel without any additional conditions; Whereas Congress plays a vital role in oversight and approval of direct commercial sales and foreign military sales to security partners around the world, including Israel; Whereas, in May 2024, it was reported that President Biden ordered a pause on certain defense articles ready for imminent delivery to Israel, without having consulted with Congress; and Whereas, on May 8, 2024, President Biden stated regarding Israel, We’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells. : Now, therefore, be it