House Republicans proposed a separate bill to fund Israel's Iron Dome defense system.
The move comes after a previous attempt to include the funding in a stopgap spending bill was met with opposition from some Democrats.
The proposed bill aims to provide $1 billion in aid to Israel.
The Republicans' proposal is seen as a way to avoid a potential government shutdown.
On October 31, 2023, House Republicans proposed a bill to fund Israel's Iron Dome defense system. The bill, which is separate from the government funding bill, aims to provide $1 billion in aid to Israel. This move comes after a previous attempt to include the funding in a stopgap spending bill was met with opposition from some Democrats. The Republicans' proposal is seen as a way to avoid a potential government shutdown, which could occur if the funding for Israel is not separated from the broader spending bill.
The Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries. The system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) to 70 kilometers (43 mi) away and whose trajectory would take them to a populated area. Israel credits Iron Dome with intercepting more than 85% of the projectiles fired by militants.
The proposed bill has sparked a debate among lawmakers. Some Democrats argue that the funding should be included in the broader spending bill, while others believe it should be separate. The Republicans' move is seen as a political strategy, as they aim to put pressure on Democrats who have been divided over the issue. The bill's fate in the Senate remains uncertain.
The bill would also require the IRS to overhaul its customer service operations, a long-standing goal of Republicans.
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The GOP measure would cut the IRS budget by $780 million, or about 7%, to help pay for the aid.
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The GOP's move could also jeopardize a separate, bipartisan effort to provide $10 billion in aid to Ukraine.
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