Rep. Huffman Statement on State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Amendment #8 Vote

Rep. Huffman Statement on State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Amendment #8 Vote

Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement after voting on the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act and Representative Thomas Massie's (KY-04) amendment #8:

"I almost never vote 'present,' but this amendment leaves me little choice. I support the central message behind it and have consistently opposed the Israeli government's unhinged policies of aggression, brutality, and territorial expansion. I've demonstrated that through my support for measures like the Lebanon War Powers Resolution, the Block the Bombs Act, Rep. McCollum's justice for Palestinians initiatives, and countless other legislative efforts to hold the Israeli government accountable for reprehensible actions.

But I cannot offer blanket support for an amendment so poorly drafted that it could be construed to go far beyond blocking offensive military assistance. As written, it risks cutting off support for humanitarian organizations, peacebuilding efforts, and protections for vulnerable Palestinians. On an issue this consequential, Congress has a responsibility to legislate with precision, not substitute sloppy drafting for serious policymaking."

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