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  • The resolution, S. RES. 682, expresses condemnation by the U.S. Senate of the Biden Administration's decision to stop shipments of American-made ammunition and weapons to Israel. It demands the fulfillment of Israel's military aid requests to combat Hamas and defend against threats from Iran....

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    The U.S. Senate says it's unhappy with a decision to stop sending weapons to Israel. They believe it's important to help Israel keep safe from groups who might want to harm them.

  • S. 4992, titled the “Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024,” is a proposed bill aimed at promoting peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine. It outlines the United States’ policy to support Ukraine’s security and democratic future while opposing Russian aggression. The bill...

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    The "Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024" is a plan by the U.S. to help Ukraine stay safe and strong, especially against Russia, by giving them military support and other help. It talks about ways to quickly send help and work closely with Ukraine, but it doesn't clearly say how much money will be used or how long the help will last.

  • H. RES. 1224 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that criticizes President Biden for suggesting that the U.S. might withhold military aid from Israel. The resolution highlights the recent attack by Hamas on Israel and underscores the long-standing alliance between the U.S....

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    In this bill, some people in the U.S. government are upset with President Biden because he said he might stop helping Israel with military stuff. They want to make sure the U.S. continues to help Israel just like they promised before.

  • The bill, known as the "Building Options for the Lasting Security of Taiwan through European Resolve Act" or the "BOLSTER Act," aims to strengthen U.S. cooperation with European countries to enhance the security of Taiwan. It requires U.S. officials to consult with European governments on...

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    The BOLSTER Act is a plan for the U.S. to team up with European countries to help make Taiwan safer by talking about rules for China and sharing military help and technology.

  • H.R. 9501, known as the "Stand with Ukraine Act of 2024," aims to support Ukraine's defense and recovery amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The bill outlines policies to enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities, increase defense cooperation, and streamline military sales and...

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    H.R. 9501 is a plan by the U.S. to help Ukraine be safe and strong by sharing military tools and games, helping fix what’s broken, and stopping any fake news about Ukraine.

  • The bill, S. 4537, aims to strengthen congressional oversight on changes to arms sales to Israel. It stipulates that the President cannot pause, suspend, or delay arms deliveries to Israel without notifying Congress 15 legislative days in advance. The bill allows Congress to...

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    In this bill, Congress wants to make sure that if the President thinks about stopping or slowing down sending weapons to Israel, he has to tell Congress first, and if Congress doesn't like it, they can say no. This helps the U.S. keep its promise to keep Israel safe.

  • H.R. 8369, known as the “Israel Security Assistance Support Act,” aims to ensure quick delivery of military aid and services to Israel, especially in light of recent conflicts involving Hamas and other threats. The bill criticizes the Biden Administration for temporarily...

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    The bill is about giving a lot of money, more than usual, to help keep Israel safe by sending them military supplies and support quickly. It also makes sure that this help can't be stopped and needs to be checked on regularly.

  • H. RES. 1327 is a resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' condemnation of Azerbaijan for its actions against the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh. It acknowledges that Azerbaijan's blockade and military offensive constitute ethnic cleansing, and it...

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    The U.S. House of Representatives has issued a resolution criticizing Azerbaijan for treating the Armenian people in Nagorno-Karabakh very badly, and it wants the U.S. government to stop giving weapons to Azerbaijan and help the Armenians who had to leave their homes.

  • The bill, H.R. 8771, provides funding for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It allocates budget resources to various international efforts, including global health programs, economic and military aid, humanitarian...

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    The bill is about giving money to help other countries and do special projects around the world, like health programs and helping people in need, but it also says certain things can't get money, like teams that help with the weather and special cultural events. Some people worry it gives too much money to certain countries for military use or doesn't help with important things like keeping the planet healthy and fair.