Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3210 Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/8/2023, 3:28 PM

Summary of Bill S 3210

Bill 118 s 3210, also known as the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional funding for security assistance to Israel in order to enhance their defense capabilities and strengthen the US-Israel relationship.

The bill allocates a specific amount of money to be used for various security measures in Israel, such as military equipment, training programs, and intelligence sharing. This funding is intended to help Israel defend itself against external threats and maintain stability in the region.

Supporters of the bill argue that providing this additional funding to Israel is crucial for promoting peace and security in the Middle East. They believe that a strong and secure Israel is in the best interest of the United States and its allies. Opponents of the bill may argue that the US should not be providing military aid to foreign countries, or that the funding could be better spent on domestic priorities. However, the bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, indicating widespread agreement on the importance of supporting Israel's security needs. Overall, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 is a significant piece of legislation that aims to strengthen the US-Israel relationship and enhance Israel's ability to defend itself against threats in the region.

Congressional Summary of S 3210

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

The bill provides appropriations to DOD for Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. The funding is provided for purposes such as

replacing defense articles that were provided to Israel,
reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Israel,
procuring Israel's Iron Dome and David's Sling defense systems, and
developing Israel's Iron Beam defense system.

The bill provides appropriations to the State Department for

Diplomatic Programs, including Worldwide Security Protection;
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service; and
the Foreign Military Financing Program.

In addition, the bill includes provisions that expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to Israel.

Finally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for activities of the Internal Revenue Service.

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Current Status of Bill S 3210

Bill S 3210 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 2, 2023. Bill S 3210 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 2, 2023. Bill S 3210's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. as of November 2, 2023

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3210

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.