Latest McCollum bill attempts to regulate aid to Israel
Five other members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors so far
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Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) speaks during a hearing at the Rayburn House Office Building, in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2019. By Share
A new bill sponsored by Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), a longtime critic of U.S. Israel policy, seeks to add restrictions on U.S. aid to Israel.
The legislation, which was first reported by
The Hill on Wednesday and has not yet been formally introduced, would prohibit U.S. taxpayer funding to Israel from being used for a variety of military operations, some involving Palestinian minors.
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) during hearing on the Department of Agriculture Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2020 at the Rayburn House Office Building, in Washington, D.C., April 9, 2019. (USDA photo by Preston Keres)
“U.S. assistance intended for Israel’s security must never be used to violate the human rights of Palestinian children, demolish the homes of Palestinian families, or to permanently annex Palestinian lands,” McCollum said. “Peace can only be achieved by respecting human rights, especially the rights of children, and this includes the U.S. taking responsibility for how taxpayer-funded aid is used by recipient countries, Israel included. Congress must stop ignoring the unjust and blatantly cruel mistreatment of Palestinian children and families living under Israeli military occupation.”
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Top Democratic legislative leaders persisted with discussions to finalize the late state spending plan, which deadlined at midnight Thursday. The largest sticking point, officials have said, is a fight to increase taxes on the stateâs wealthiest residents.
A few dozen interfaith leaders and demonstrators with Columbia Countyâs Sanctuary Movement gathered with signs and megaphones outside Gov. Andrew Cuomoâs Executive Mansion on Eagle Street in Albany for several hours Friday, shouting âTax the rich!,â for the governor to âwake up!â and âFund excluded workers!â in support of the proposed tax hike on millionaires and billionaires and fund benefits for forgotten essential workers.