Washington, DC – Last night, the Senate passed a major, three-pronged defense supplemental bill designed to support our democratic allies and protect American interests abroad. A fourth pillar includes multiple pieces of critical legislation that address data privacy issues with TikTok, the ongoing fentanyl crisis, and the imposition of further sanctions on our adversaries. With Honor Action especially commends our bipartisan allies in the Senate for voting to pass this legislative package, to include Senator Joni Ernst, Senator Mark Kelly, Senator Gary Peters, Senator Jack Reed, Senator Roger Wicker, and Senator Todd Young.
“This is the right thing to do. Our allies around the world are in dire need of our support, and we thank the Senate for stepping up and enacting a plan that will provide lasting global security,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Action. “This bill will ensure that our friends around the world stand a chance against the aggression of Russia and China, Iran, and other actors who seek to topple the free world.”
This legislation is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. As conflicts around the world continue to rage, our allies look to us for leadership. This bill proves to the world that we are still the leader of global security, and shows our adversaries that we will not back down in the defense of freedom.
Some key points of each pillar can be read 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.
- 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)
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