CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) voted in support of the Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan security packages to provide military aid and assistance to our partners and allies and strengthen democracy around the world. 

The security packages voted on today by the House of Representatives will provide $26.4 to Israel, $60.8 billion to Ukraine, and $8.1 billion to Taiwan in security assistance.  

“The House of Representatives made clear today that we continue to stand firmly on the side of freedom and democracy. The security packages we passed will continue America’s long-standing and steadfast security support of Israel, ensure Ukraine is sustained in their fight against Russian aggression, and provide Taiwan with needed military assistance to deter China, as well as deliver lifesaving humanitarian aid to millions of civilians living in conflict zones around the world. These packages are also an important investment in our domestic industrial base and will directly support good-paying jobs in South Jersey and across the United States,” Rep. Norcross said. “Let’s be clear: two months ago, House Republican leadership failed to hold a vote on the bipartisan Senate-passed security supplemental because they caved to extremist members of their caucus who wanted to block this desperately needed aid. While today’s packages provide our partners and allies with the tools and resources they need to defend themselves, this delay undoubtedly cost lives. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will continue to work to ensure that Israel can defend itself against terrorists, Ukraine can defeat Putin, and Taiwan can deter Chinese aggression. I’m proud to stand with our allies and partners and strengthen democracy around the world.” 

The government spending package is expected to be passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Joe Biden. 

Highlights from the funding package can be found below:

• Bolsters Israel’s security in the wake of Iran’s unprecedented attack with $6.2 billion to replenish stocks of missiles for the Iron Done, David’s Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems, in addition to $3.6 billion in security assistance to Israel and partners in the Middle East. 
• Aids Ukraine’s defense against Russia aggression with $13.78 billion in assistance to Ukraine’s military including training, equipment, weapons, logistics support, supplies and services, sustainment, and intelligence support to Ukraine’s military, as well as $7.8 billion in additional presidential authority to transfer defense equipment to Ukraine and $2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine and regional allies. 
• Strengthens Taiwan’s security and deters Chinese aggression through $2 billion in financing for weapons purchases to Indo-Pacific partners including Taiwan.
• Reinforces the American submarine industrial base by providing $3.3 billion to improve infrastructure and stabilize the workforce.
• Supports U.S. troops abroad through $2.4 billion for current U.S. military operations in the Middle East and $20.5 billion for U.S. military operations in Europe.
• Delivers $9.15 billion in humanitarian aid to vulnerable civilians living in Gaza, Ukraine, and other conflict zones around the world. 

These security packages also take advantage of South Jersey’s defense industrial base and support good-paying jobs with aid money used to purchase artillery and weapons systems components from manufacturers in the region.

Rep. Norcross was a part of the first congressional delegation visit to Israel in the days following the October 7 attack.

Rep. Norcross, Sen. Ernst, and a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation returned to the Middle East in early January to reaffirm support for Israel, meet with regional officials and partners about challenges, and advocate for the safe and secure return of U.S. citizens taken hostage by Hamas. He also led an op-ed with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on the important role that Congress has in bringing the hostages home.

In March, Rep. Norcross welcomed Yael Alexander, the mother of New Jerseyan Edan Alexander who remains held hostage by Hamas, as his State of the Union guest to highlight the continued hostage crisis.

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