Kamlager-Dove Statement on the Massie Amendment
July 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on Massie Amendment 8, which blocks U.S. military assistance to Israel in the 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. In this bill, 98.5% of the funding appropriated for Israel is designated for Foreign Military Financing.
"When I signed onto the Block the Bombs Act, I committed to opposing offensive military aid to the Netanyahu government while still supporting funding for defensive programs. That's why, after receiving assurances that funding for the Iron Dome would be unaffected, I voted to block taxpayer funding to Israel in the 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.
"Key to my vote was the elimination of $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing to Israel. Over the years, Prime Minister Netanyahu has repeatedly used U.S. military assistance to commit gross violations of human rights, prolong conflict, and retain his hold on power. I cannot in good conscience support using U.S. taxpayer dollars to help finance Netanyahu's war apparatus.”
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