US House to consider US House to consider pro-Israel bill next week

14/4/2024 12:22

        The U.S. House of Representatives will make a change in its schedule to consider legislation that supports Israel and holds Iran accountable, on Saturday.
        
        House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said in a statement, "The House of Representatives stands strongly with Israel, and there must be consequences for this unprovoked attack." He said, mre details will follow.
        
        Scalise's office did not immediately respond to an inquiry seeking clarification of what legislation would be considered.
        
        It was unclear whether Scalise was referring to a stand-alone bill to aid Israel, or the $95 billion supplemental spending bill that includes $14 billion for Israel, in addition to $60 billion for Ukraine, support for Taiwan and billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance.
        
        That package passed the Senate with 70% support in February but has been blocked in the House, whose Republican leaders will not call it up for a vote, largely because of their objection to further funding for Ukraine.