Rep. Mann Votes to Support Israel, Condemn Hamas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted yes on H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, bolstering Israel’s defensive capabilities against Hamas and other terrorist groups. Rep. Mann released the following statement after the vote.  

“America must continue to support Israel, condemn all attacks on Israel’s sovereignty, and hold the Biden Administration accountable for its continued deals with those who support Hamas and other terrorist groups,” said Rep. Mann. “Israel is America’s strongest ally in the Middle East and the region’s only functioning democracy. We must not sit idly by while our ally suffers brutal attacks from terrorists who want to wipe them off the face of the earth. America’s national security depends, in part, on a free and secure Israel. With this piece of legislation, House Republicans are advancing a comprehensive response to the unthinkable evil carried about by Hamas against Israel and strengthening our own national security in the process.” 

H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 226-196, and would: 

• Ensure American military readiness by replenishing domestic defense stockpiles  
• Bolster Israel’s defensive capabilities and stockpiles of munitions 
• Support U.S. personnel and citizens with enhanced security presence at the U.S. Embassy and logistical support for the evacuation of US citizens 
• Require that the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State report to Congress on U.S. security assistance to Israel, to ensure accountability 

The funding for H.R. 6126 is offset by recessions from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, specifically from funding that would have weaponized the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) against Americans. 

Yesterday, Rep. Mann also voted yes on:  

• H. Res. 559, a resolution declaring that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 354-53
• H. Res. 599, a resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote
• H.R. 3266, the Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act, which would require the U.S. Department of State to review the curriculum used by the Palestinian Authority, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote
• H.R. 340, the Hamas International Financing Prevention Act, which would impose sanctions on foreign supporters of terrorist organizations like Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 363-46

On October 26, Rep. Mann helped introduce H.Res. 771, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 412-10, and which states that America stands with Israel as it defends itself against the war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. 

In April 2023, Rep. Mann voted yes on H. Res. 311, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 401-19, and which would support the expansion of the Abraham Accords to encourage nations to normalize relations with Israel and express continued support for bilateral cooperation across economic, security, and civilian issues.  

In June 2023, Rep. Mann voted yes on H.R. 3099, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 413-13, and which would establish a Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords at the Department of State to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords. 

In July 2023, Rep. Mann voted yes on H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 219-210, and in September 2023, Rep. Mann voted yes on H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 218-210. Both pieces of legislation included key priorities to support the U.S./Israeli partnership and enhance Israel’s security. 

Rep. Mann is a member of the Abraham Accords Caucus, the Israel Allies Caucus, and the Transatlantic Friends of Israel Caucus. 

Click here to view Rep. Mann’s Commitment to the Big First. 

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