Washington, DC – With Honor Action applauds the House of Representatives for passing critical national security legislation that supports our allies and addresses our most dangerous challenges across the globe. This three-pronged legislation advances American national security by directly responding to the belligerence of Russia, China, and Iran without putting a single American service member in harm’s way.
We are also pleased to see some of With Honor Action’s major bipartisan priorities included in the fourth pillar of this legislation that addresses some of the most pressing issues in our foreign policy. We applaud the passage of “divest-or-ban” TikTok legislation and the Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act led by For Country Caucus member Representative Mike Gallagher, the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act, and the Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act.
“Our allies can’t afford to wait any longer. As these conflicts rage, lawmakers should consider how history will remember this moment. Will the United States be the shining beacon of freedom that it has been in the past, or will we let partisan politics stop us from doing the right thing?” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Action. “Our position is clear: With Honor Action wholeheartedly supports this legislation which will provide for our own national defense without deploying a single American soldier, and make good on the commitments we’ve made to our allies abroad.”
Some key points from each bill below:
Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
- Supplies weapons and monetary aid to Ukraine in their fight against the unprovoked Russian invasion.
- Acquires advanced weapons systems.
- Supports U.S. defense initiatives in the region.
- Institutes a loan repayment system between Ukraine and the United States, ensuring that Ukraine pays us back after the war.
Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
- Strengthens deterrence efforts around Taiwan.
- Invests in submarines, dry dock construction, and artillery and ammunition production for Taiwan and other key partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Supports US operations in the region and improves military cooperation between us and partner countries.
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
- Replenishes defensive weapons systems, such as the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and others.
- Procures defensive weapons and munitions.
- Backs US military operations responding to Iranian-backed terror.
21st Century Peace through Strength Act
- Protection of American data from malign actors, particularly through apps like TikTok, by requiring foreign adversaries to divest from ownership of said technology or be banned in U.S. markets (Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act)
- A reauthorization and strengthening of the 2018 Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
- Comprehensive legislation stemming the flow of fentanyl into the United States through sanctions and anti-money laundering actions designed to combat international opioid traffickers and disrupt supply chains (Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act)
- Authorization for the President to seize Russian sovereign assets frozen in the United States to be transferred to Ukraine for reconstruction purposes (Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act)
- The establishment of heavy sanctions on ports, refineries, and other parties that intake and process petroleum originating from Iran (Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act)
- Expands and enforces additional sanctions on Iran and its militant proxies, including Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, and the Lion’s Den (Hamas International Financing Prevention Act)
For Country Caucus Member and 2023 Recipient of With Honor Action’s Principles Before Politics Award Rep. Steve Womack delivered remarks on the supplemental legislation on the House floor.
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