House Passes National Security Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement regarding the House passage of national security legislation:
"Protecting Americans and providing for our national defense is the fundamental duty of the federal government. As deadly and violent conflicts escalate on three world stages, I voted in support of the national security package passed today by the House to invest in U.S. weapons stockpiles and support U.S. military missions near areas of concern. Restocking American defense reserves and supporting our allies with munitions and resources to fight back against our adversaries is the only way to protect national security at home and prevent further American involvement in dangerous and deadly missions abroad.
"The bills passed today:
- support Israel in their fight to protect themselves from Iran and its proxies.
- arm Ukraine in their fight against a Russian invasion into Europe.
- ensure the strength of our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific against China’s escalating aggression.
- impose and increase sanctions on our enemies in Russia, Iran, and China.
- fight the fentanyl pouring across our border from drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
- seize an estimated $5 billion in Russian assets in the U.S.
- end China’s spying on nearly 150 million Americans using TikTok.
"Importantly, this bill includes robust oversight benchmarks by the Inspector General to make certain American dollars are not wasted. The bill also mandates that the Biden Administration provide Congress an end-game strategy for involvement in Ukraine, including metrics and specific achievable objectives, that prioritizes U.S. national interests. Additionally, it includes cost-matching for economic aid to Ukraine to ensure other countries do their part. If we fail to support our allies and friends now, the cost of American national security will be paid in more American blood."
More information on the bills can be found here.
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