Members of Congress changed plans for next week and issued statements in reaction to Iran’s attack on Israel this weekend, prompting the United States to help its ally fend off the onslaught.
The GOP-controlled House will “move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable,” announced Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA).
“The House of Representatives stands strongly with Israel, and there must be consequences for this unprovoked attack,” Scalise added. “More details on the legislative items to be considered will be forthcoming.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the United States must show its “full resolve” in standing with Israel against the “vicious attack” from Iran.
“I will continue to engage with the White House to insist upon…
