Fiscally Responsible Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

Bill: 118-hr-7271
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2024-02-07
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Latest action: action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Referred 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.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-02-07
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Fiscally Responsible Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024</b></p> <p>This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State for activities to respond to the attacks in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DOD for </p> <ul> <li>Military Personnel; </li> <li>Operation and Maintenance; </li> <li>Procurement; </li> <li>Research, Development, Test and Evaluation;</li> <li>Defense Working Capital Funds; and</li> <li>the Defense Health Program. </li> </ul> <p>The funding is provided for purposes such as </p> <ul> <li>supporting current U.S. military operations in the region;</li> <li> replacing defense articles that were provided to Israel; </li> <li>reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Israel; and </li> <li> procuring Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems to counter short-range rocket threats. </li> </ul> <p>The bill also provides appropriations to the State Department for </p> <ul> <li>Diplomatic Programs, </li> <li>Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service, and </li> <li>the Foreign Military Financing Program. </li> </ul> <p>The funding is provided to the State Department for purposes such as (1) increasing security at U.S. embassies impacted by the attacks on Israel, and (2) conducting emergency evacuations of U.S. government personnel and citizens in the region. </p> <p>In addition, the bill includes provisions that expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to Israel. </p> <p>Finally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided for the Department of Commerce Nonrecurring Expenses Fund by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. </p>

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7271 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 7, 2024 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred 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 A BILL Making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, namely: I Department of Defense Military Personnel Military Personnel, Army For an additional amount for Military Personnel, Army , $15,221,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Military Personnel, Air Force For an additional amount for Military Personnel, Air Force , $31,934,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance, Army For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Army , $203,683,000, to remain available until December 31, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Operation and Maintenance, Navy For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Navy , $507,994,000, to remain available until December 31, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps , $11,094,000, to remain available until December 31, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Operation and Maintenance, Air Force For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Air Force , $81,030,000, to remain available until December 31, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide (Including Transfer of Funds) For an additional amount for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide , $5,035,750,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That of the total amount provided under this heading in this Act, $4,400,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, may be transferred to accounts under the headings Operation and Maintenance and Procurement for replacement of defense articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense, and for reimbursement for defense services of the Department of Defense and military education and training, provided to Israel or identified and notified to Congress for provision to Israel: Provided further , That funds transferred pursuant to the previous proviso shall be merged with and available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which the funds are transferred: Provided further , That the Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the details of such transfers not less than 15 days before any such transfer: Provided further , That upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided under this heading, such amounts may be transferred back and merged with this appropriation: Provided further , That any transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law: Provided further , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Procurement Missile Procurement, Army For an additional amount for Missile Procurement, Army , $191,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Procurement of Ammunition, Army For an additional amount for Procurement of Ammunition, Army , $901,400,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Other Procurement, Army For an additional amount for Other Procurement, Army , $283,800,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Weapons Procurement, Navy For an additional amount for Weapons Procurement, Navy , $10,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Other Procurement, Navy For an additional amount for Other Procurement, Navy , $163,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Procurement, Marine Corps For an additional amount for Procurement, Marine Corps , $31,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Missile Procurement, Air Force For an additional amount for Missile Procurement, Air Force , $39,524,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force For an additional amount for Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force , $655,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Other Procurement, Air Force For an additional amount for Other Procurement, Air Force , $4,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Procurement, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for Procurement, Defense-Wide , $5,341,516,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That of the total amount provided under this heading in this Act, $5,200,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, shall be for the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Government of Israel for the procurement of the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems to counter short-range rocket threats: Provided further , That such funds shall be transferred pursuant to an exchange of letters and are in addition to funds provided pursuant to the U.S.-Israel Iron Dome Procurement Agreement, as amended: Provided further , That nothing under this heading shall be construed to apply to amounts made available in prior appropriations Acts for the procurement of the Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems: Provided further , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army , $31,263,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy , $105,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force , $61,660,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For an additional amount for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide , $304,756,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to respond to the attacks in Israel, including for battle management software and cooperation on defensive programs through emerging technologies: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Revolving and Management Funds Defense Working Capital Funds For an additional amount for Defense Working Capital Funds , $549,800,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Other Department of Defense Programs Defense Health Program For an additional amount for Defense Health Program , $1,150,000, to remain available until September 30, 2024, which shall be for operation and maintenance to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. General Provisions—This Title (Including Transfer of Funds) 101. Section 12001 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 ( Public Law 108–287 ), as amended by Public Law 115–141 , is further amended as follows: (1) In paragraph (2) of subsection (a), by striking armor and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting defense articles that are in the inventory of the Department of Defense as of the date of transfer, are intended for use as reserve stocks for Israel, and are located in a stockpile for Israel as of the date of transfer. . (2) In subsection (b), by striking at least equal to the fair market value of the items transferred and inserting in an amount to be determined by the Secretary of Defense . (3) In subsection (c), by striking 30 days and inserting 15 days , and by inserting Appropriations, after Committees on in each place it appears. 102. During fiscal year 2024, section 514(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2321h(b) ) shall not apply to defense articles to be set aside, earmarked, reserved, or intended for use as reserve stocks in stockpiles in the State of Israel. 103. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter through fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall provide a written report to the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Foreign Relations of the Senate describing United States security assistance provided to Israel since the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel, including a comprehensive list of the defense articles and services provided to Israel and the associated authority and funding used to provide such articles and services: Provided , That such report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may be accompanied by a classified annex. 104. Concurrent with any notification of assistance made pursuant to section 506(b)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1) ), the Secretary of Defense shall submit a written notification to the congressional defense committees that contains a description of the defense articles and defense services to be furnished, including the quantity, approximate value, and an estimate of the cost to replace such article or an equivalent capability, and a timeline for the delivery of such defense articles and defense services. II Department of State and Related Agency Department of State Administration of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Programs For an additional amount for Diplomatic Programs , $150,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, for responding to the attacks in Israel and areas impacted by the attacks in Israel, including for crisis response and relocation support for Mission Israel, of which $100,000,000 shall be available until expended for Worldwide Security Protection to sustain requirements for Mission Israel and other United States missions affected by the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service For an additional amount for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service , $50,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, for emergency evacuation of United States Government personnel and citizens in Israel and in countries in the region impacted by the attacks in Israel: Provided , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. International Security Assistance Funds Appropriated to the President Foreign Military Financing Program For an additional amount for Foreign Military Financing Program , $3,500,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, to respond to the attacks in Israel: Provided , That funds made available under this heading in this Act and prior Acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for fiscal year 2024, in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes, may be used by the Department of State for necessary expenses for the general costs of administering military assistance and sales, including management and oversight of such programs and activities: Provided further , That, to the extent that the Government of Israel requests that funds be used for such purposes, grants made available for Israel under this heading shall, as agreed by the United States and Israel, be available for advanced weapons systems, of which up to $3,500,000,000 may be available for the procurement in Israel of defense articles and defense services: Provided further , That any congressional notification requirement applicable to funds made available under this heading for Israel may be waived if a determination is made that extraordinary circumstances exist that impact the national security of the United States: Provided further , That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. General Provisions—This Title 201. (a) During fiscal year 2024, and subject to subsection (b), section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1) ) shall be applied by substituting $2,500,000,000 for $100,000,000 . (b) Subsection (a) shall not take effect unless the Secretary of State determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that the exercise of the authority of such subsection is necessary to respond to the situation in Israel. 202. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report on the proposed uses of funds appropriated by this title to respond to the situation in Israel: Provided , That such report shall be updated and submitted to such Committees every 60 days thereafter until September 30, 2025, and every 180 days thereafter until all funds have been expended, and shall include information detailing how estimates and assumptions contained in previous reports have changed, including obligations and expenditures. III General Provisions—This Act 301. Each amount appropriated or made available by this Act is in addition to amounts otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year involved. 302. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein. 303. Unless otherwise provided for by this Act, the additional amounts appropriated by this Act to appropriations accounts shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts for fiscal year 2024. 304. Each amount designated in this Act by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall be available (or rescinded or transferred, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the Congress. 305. Any amount appropriated by this Act, designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and subsequently so designated by the President, and transferred pursuant to transfer authorities provided by this Act shall retain such designation. 306. Rescission of amounts appropriated for Department of Commerce Nonrecurring Expenses Fund (a) Rescission The total amount of unobligated funds made available by section 101(e) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 ( Public Law 118–5 ) for the Department of Commerce Nonrecurring Expenses Fund are hereby permanently rescinded. (b) Classification of budgetary effects The budgetary effects of subsection (a) shall not count for purposes of section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or allocation pursuant to section 302(a) or 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. This Act may be cited as the Fiscally Responsible Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 .