New Dems Stand Firm, Help Pass Critical National Security Package to Support Our Allies and Deliver Humanitarian Aid
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after New Democrat Coalition Members voted to pass three bills – the Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Acts, 2024 – through the House. New Dem Leadership issued a statement in support of the three bills on Thursday.
“Today, New Dems were proud to provide the key votes necessary to pass three essential security funding bills in the House. For more than six months, New Dems helped sustain pressure on House Republican leadership to bring forward critical national security legislation that supports U.S. allies and protects innocent lives.
“Today’s overwhelming, bipartisan support for the final package serves as a powerful reminder that bipartisan cooperation can sideline far-right extremists who want to move us backward. Had Speaker Johnson listened to New Dems and worked across the aisle to advance a security package months ago, we could have surged aid to our allies and relief for innocent civilians when they needed it most.
“We now call on our colleagues in the Senate, who passed similar legislation more than two months ago, to pass this critical funding, and send it to President Biden’s desk without delay.
“This aid will go a long way to supporting freedom and democracy around the world, but Congress still has much to accomplish here at home. From restoring order at the border and addressing our broken immigration system to lowering costs across the board, including by extending the Affordable Connectivity Program, New Dems will continue fighting to deliver for the American people.”
The long-awaited passage of security and humanitarian aid follows more than six months of repeated calls by New Dems to live up to America’s commitment to our allies. Read more below:
On April 18th, following the introduction of the three supplemental funding bills, New Dem Leadership issued a statement of support and called for their immediate passage, stating, “Now more than ever, for the sake of global democracy and freedom as well as our own national security, Congress must act swiftly and decisively to support our allies and protect innocent lives.”
On April 14th, following Iran’s attack on Israel, New Dem leaders called on Speaker Johnson to once and for all bring a national security funding package to the floor by the end of the week.
On March 22nd, after negotiators released the second six-bill appropriations package, New Dem leaders urged House Republican Leadership to live up to their commitments and bring a security and humanitarian aid package to the floor.
On February 13th, following the Senate’s bipartisan passage of the National Security Act, 2024, New Dem leaders urged Speaker Johnson to “once and for all put the American people over petty politics and swiftly bring this bill to the full House for a vote.”
On February 5th, New Dem Leadership and immigration and national security leaders released a statement in strong support of the Senate-negotiated border and national security package and admonished House Republicans for rejecting it out of hand.
On December 19th, after Speaker Johnson dismissed lawmakers for the year without addressing critical priorities, New Dem Chair Kuster vowed that the Coalition would continue fighting to secure a deal that would send much-needed aid to U.S. allies.
On November 15th, National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led 44 New Dems in a letter to Armed Services Committee leadership promoting the Coalition’s priorities for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Increased security cooperation with key allies like Ukraine and Israel was an integral part of these priorities.
On November 15th, New Dem leaders penned a letter to congressional leadership with a total of 76 New Dem Members urging them to schedule a vote on President Biden’s supplemental request for security and humanitarian aid in support of Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza. New Dem Leadership previously endorsed the $106 billion supplemental on October 20th.
On November 2nd, NDC Leadership released a statement strongly opposing Speaker Johnon’s hyper-partisan supplemental appropriations bill that isolated Israel’s aid from support for Ukraine and Taiwan and omitted humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. They urged the Speaker to bring the President’s supplemental to the floor.
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