{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1100", "Rep. Clyde Supports Israel Supplemental Aid Bill", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Andrew S. Clyde", "C001116", "clyde.house.gov", "clyde", "https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which passed this evening by a vote of 226-196:\n\n\u201cGiven Hamas\u2019 barbaric terrorist attack on October 7th and ongoing assault against our greatest Middle Eastern ally, Israel, this legislation is not only timely but imperative,\u201d said Clyde. \u201cWe must ensure Israel has the resources needed to successfully defeat evil Iran-backed Hamas terrorists so it can protect its citizens. In addition to bolstering Israel\u2019s defense capabilities, House Republicans\u2019 supplemental aid package strengthens our own national security by replenishing our domestic defense stockpiles. Thankfully, under Speaker Johnson\u2019s leadership, this legislation is also fully offset by rescissions from bloated IRS funding in President Biden\u2019s severely misguided Inflation \u2018Expansion\u2019 Act \u2014 providing a commonsense solution to support our ally in its time of need without placing an additional financial burden on American taxpayers. I proudly voted for this necessary and fiscally responsible supplemental aid bill, and I remain committed to fortifying both the U.S. and Israel\u2019s national security amidst increasing threats from our adversaries across the globe.\u201d\n\nPrior to the vote, Rep. Clyde spoke in favor of H.R. 6126 on the House floor. Watch his full remarks HERE.\n\nBackground\n\nThe Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act is a $14.3 billion emergency supplemental aid bill that provides Israel with the resources needed to defend itself against Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. This legislation is fully offset by rescissions from President Biden\u2019s so-called \u201cInflation Reduction Act,\u201d specifically the enhanced funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).\n\nThe Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act would:\n\nStrengthen U.S. Military Readiness\n\n$4.4 billion to replenish domestic defense stockpiles\n\nBolster Israel\u2019s Defense Capabilities\n\n$4 billion to replenish Iron Dome and David\u2019s Sling missile defense systems\n\n$3.5 billion in Foreign Military Financing for the procurement of advanced weapons systems and defense articles and services\n\n$1.2 billion for the continued development of the Iron Beam system to counter short-range threats\n\n$1 billion to support artillery and munitions production\n\nSupport U.S. Personnel & Citizens\n\n$150 million for an enhanced security presence at the U.S. Embassy\n\n$50 million for the evacuation of U.S. citizens\n\nFull bill text of H.R. 6126 is available HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://clyde.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1100"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5886169858276844, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}