HR-8034 : Still Just a Bill

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the

  • Department of Defense (DOD),
  • the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
  • the Department of State, and
  • the U.S Agency for International Development.

The funding is provided for purposes such as

  • supporting current U.S. military operations in the region;
  • replacing defense articles that were provided to Israel;
  • reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Israel;
  • Defense Production Act purchases;
  • procuring Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems to counter short-range rocket threats;
  • procuring advanced weapons systems, defense articles, and defense services for Israel through the Foreign Military Financing Program;
  • the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program;
  • migration and refugee assistance;
  • international narcotics control and law enforcement;
  • peacekeeping operations;
  • security at U.S. diplomatic facilities; and
  • humanitarian assistance.

The bill also includes provisions that (1) expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations, and (2) prohibit funds from being used for payments to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency.  

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-04-23FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8034 is laid on the table.House floor actions
2024-04-20FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-04-20VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 366 - 58 (Roll no. 152). (text: CR H2607-2610)House floor actions
2024-04-20FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2621-2622)House floor actions
2024-04-20FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 10 of rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings are postponed.House floor actions
2024-04-20FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-04-20FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on H.R. 8034.House floor actions
2024-04-20FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8034, H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036 and H.R. 8038. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8034 under a closed rule and H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036, and H.R. 8038 under a structured rule. Provides for 30 minutes of general debate and one motion recommit on each bill. Rule also provides that upon disposition of the bills under consideration, the House will be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 815 and to have concurred in the Senate amendment with an amendment inserting the texts of all bills as passed by the House, if passed.House floor actions
2024-04-20FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1160. (consideration: CR H2607-2614)House floor actions
2024-04-19FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1160 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8034, H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036 and H.R. 8038. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8034 under a closed rule and H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036, and H.R. 8038 under a structured rule. Provides for 30 minutes of general debate and one motion recommit on each bill. Rule also provides that upon disposition of the bills under consideration, the House will be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 815 and to have concurred in the Senate amendment with an amendment inserting the texts of all bills as passed by the House, if passed.House floor actions
2024-04-17IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2024-04-17IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2024-04-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
See Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Arab-Israeli relations
  • Congressional oversight
  • Defense spending
  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of State
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Gaza Strip
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government information and archives
  • Israel
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Middle East
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military education and training
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Terrorism
  • U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • West Bank

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