Legislation to provide $17.6 billion in emergency funding for Israel will be brought to the House floor sometime next week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Feb. 3.
Specifically, the bill (pdf) would authorize funds to replenish Israel’s missile and rocket defense systems, procure advanced weapons systems and defense services through the Foreign Military Financing Program, and produce artillery and munitions.
The legislation would also provide funding for current U.S. military operations in the region, the protection and evacuation of U.S. citizens, and the replenishment of U.S. defense services and materials provided to Israel.
The bill comes as the Senate is set to vote on a package that combines aid for Israel and Ukraine as well as U.S. southern border measures next week. The text of the long-awaited package is due to be released this weekend….
