Foster Announces Vote Against Standalone Israel Supplemental

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement before voting against Speaker Johnson’s standalone Israel supplemental, which includes no humanitarian assistance for Gaza and no military assistance for Ukraine:

"I'm prepared to vote in favor of a serious, bipartisan package – like the agreement reached between President Biden and the Senate – that would offer support to Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, provide resources to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and support our allies in Ukraine. Unfortunately, passing a standalone bill that omits key assistance will undercut our moral standing throughout the world, embolden our adversaries from Russia to Iran, and ultimately endanger Israel’s security.

"America’s national security and commitment to allies like Israel and Ukraine should not be subject to partisan political games. I call on rational Republicans to reject this cynicism and reach across the aisle to find a bipartisan and comprehensive path forward that meets these historic challenges.”