Bonamici Statement on HR 7217

Today I voted against Speaker Johnson’s cynical and political funding bill. Instead of wasting precious time on legislation that President Biden has vowed to veto, we should consider a comprehensive security assistance package that also includes robust humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in Gaza, supports the defense of Ukraine against Russia, and includes security assistance grant funding that will protect synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship. I stand ready to work in a bipartisan way to address these vital priorities.