Congress: 114 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
Reaffirms: that Israel is a major U.S. strategic partner, that it is U.S. policy and law to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and self-defense capacity, and support of an Israeli tiered missile defense program. Urges finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel. Supports a long-term Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel that increases the amount of aid from previous agreements and enhances Israel's military capabilities.
This resolution calls on the U.S. government to quickly finalize a new military aid agreement with Israel that would increase funding compared to previous deals and boost Israel's military capabilities, particularly its missile defense systems. It reaffirms that maintaining Israel's military edge is U.S. policy and law.
Memoranda of Understanding on military aid set the baseline for years of funding and shape what Congress considers the default level of support. This resolution signals chamber backing for a larger, longer aid commitment before formal negotiations conclude, which can influence the final terms.