WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, today. This legislative move follows President Biden’s announcement last week that his administration would withhold a shipment of weapons to Israel if Israel invaded Rafah. The Israel Security Assistance Support Act aims to prevent any administration from withholding, halting, reversing, or canceling weapon transfers to Israel that have already received Congressional approval. The bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 224-187.
“In no world would America tolerate barbaric terrorism from any neighboring country,” said Rep. Mann. “Israel should not be forced to tolerate it either. It is frustrating that the Biden Administration seems to be more dedicated to spewing a nuanced foreign policy that pleases progressive activists than standing with our strongest ally in the Middle East. We cannot afford to play political games with Israel’s security especially while innocent Israelis are still being held hostage by Hamas. The United States stands with Israel.”
In April 2024, Rep. Mann supported the Israeli Supplemental Security Appropriations Act following Iran’s direct attack on Israel and criticized the Biden Administration’s approach towards Iran. In December 2023, he voted to freeze $6 billion in Iranian assets that had been unfrozen by the administration earlier in September.
Following the October 7 attacks, Rep. Mann supported legislation affirming America’s support for Israel as it defends itself against Hamas and backed the stand-alone Israeli Security Supplemental Appropriations Act aimed at enhancing Israel’s defensive capabilities. He has consistently voted for measures urging Hamas to release hostages taken during the October 7 attacks and reaffirming Israel’s right to exist.
Rep. Mann is committed to ensuring national safety as part of his commitment to Kansans in his district known as “the Big First.” He is a member of several pro-Israel caucuses including the Abraham Accords Caucus, the Israel Allies Caucus, and the Transatlantic Friends of Israel Caucus.
