Congressman García Votes to End Blank Check for Weapons to Israel

July 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement on his vote for the Massie amendment to the FY27 State Department appropriations bill. The amendment would cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently advocated to end our government’s use of our tax dollars to fund death and destruction abroad. As the Israeli government continues to commit genocide in Gaza, occupy the West Bank and southern Lebanon, and fuel the illegal war in Iran, my constituents and working people nationwide who are struggling to make ends meet are demanding an end to the blank check for weapons of war. As the Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, I was proud to vote for this amendment and to urge my colleagues to do the same. Today’s historic vote illustrates the momentum behind our movement for peace, justice, and dignity for all people without exception. We must build on this vote to achieve a long overdue change in U.S. policy towards Israel and Palestine, and finally uphold the values we stand for.” # # # Issues : Foreign Affairs