[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 778 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 778

 Demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening United States and 
                            Israel security.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 11, 2023

 Mr. Ryan (for himself, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Strickland, Mr. 
  Nadler, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Jackson of North 
Carolina, Mr. Auchincloss, Mr. Meeks, and Mr. Moskowitz) submitted the 
                          following resolution

                            October 25, 2023

 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the 
Committee on Armed Services, 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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening United States and 
                            Israel security.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched an unprovoked war with 
        Israel, crossing land, air, and sea;
Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has slaughtered over 1,200 people and 
        injured more than 3,000 others, including 18 reported American 
        casualties and unarmed Israeli civilians;
Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has abducted unarmed, helpless, civilian 
        hostages, including women, children, the elderly, and American citizens;
Whereas Israel is the only inclusive democracy in the Middle East, and both a 
        true friend and key strategic ally to the United States, a partnership 
        built on a bedrock of shared values, shared interests, and an unwavering 
        commitment to democracy;
Whereas consistent with the longstanding relationship between the United States 
        and Israel, the United States holds an unshakeable commitment to 
        Israel's security, and has continuously reiterated its steadfast 
        commitment to preserve and strengthen Israel's capability to deter its 
        enemies and to defend itself against any threat;
Whereas, as a strategic partner to Israel, the United States must be fully 
        prepared to provide key diplomatic, intelligence, and security support 
        during the ongoing war effort, in addition to safeguarding the lives of 
        the large numbers of American citizens currently trapped in the region 
        while working to rescue any Americans currently being held hostage by 
        Hamas;
Whereas, over the past 8 months, Senator Tommy Tuberville has blocked hundreds 
        of military promotions;
Whereas the list of delayed promotions includes two members of the Joint Staff, 
        including Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the nominated Chief of Naval 
        Operations, and General David Allvin, the nominated Chief of Staff of 
        the Air Force, each of whom should have the ability to solely focus on 
        leading their respective branch efforts to provide direct security, 
        humanitarian, and intelligence support for Israel;
Whereas this hold impacts Rear Admiral George Wikoff, who was selected to lead 
        the 5th Fleet and its naval forces operating in the Middle East, in 
        addition to the current 5th Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, 
        who is set to be promoted to deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, 
        tasked with commanding troops and military operations in the Middle 
        East;
Whereas the hold also impacts the appointments of the Deputy Director of 
        Strategy, Plans and Policy at Central Command, the Deputy Commander of 
        Air Forces in Central Command, the Deputy Commander of 5th Fleet, and 
        the Reserve Vice Commander of U.S. Central Command and 5th Fleet; and
Whereas each of these critical personnel will help to ensure that the State of 
        Israel has the support it needs, stranded American citizens receive the 
        help they require, and the United States is able to play an imperative 
        role in helping to contain the possibility of a catastrophic escalation 
        of this war to other fronts by Hezbollah, Iran, or others: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States--
            (1) stands with Israel and reaffirms Israel's right to 
        self-defense;
            (2) condemns Hamas' brutal attacks;
            (3) urges full support of our key strategic ally;
            (4) recognizes that security, diplomatic, and intelligence 
        support cannot be carried out without a ready and prepared 
        force, which requires the approval of halted Senate-confirmed 
        positions;
            (5) stands together as patriots to show the forces of evil 
        around the world that there is no greater friend and no worse 
        foe than the United States; and
            (6) urges Senator Tommy Tuberville and any other 
        individuals involved in the delay of critical military 
        confirmations to stand with our Israeli allies and ensure that 
        the United States can demonstrate our military strength and 
        ability to respond to this crisis and defend democracy and 
        freedom.
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