For Immediate Release

Contact: bowman.press@mail.house.gov

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) voted yes on supplemental aid bills to provide assistance to Ukraine and Taiwan and protect democracy abroad from Russian aggression and rising authoritarianism. He also voted no on legislation to provide more bombs and weapons for Netanyahu’s indiscriminate killing of civilians in Gaza.

“Our government has a moral obligation to protect peace, dignity, and our shared humanity in everything we do,” said Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. “I was proud to vote in support of Ukraine and Taiwan’s efforts to uphold democracy. Thanks in large part to the advocacy of progressives in Congress, who did not want to see aid to protect democracies tied to Netanyahu’s indiscriminate assault on civilians, we were able to register our unwavering support for Ukraine and Taiwan with separate bills. The nearly $70 billion in assistance to these nations is a critical step towards preserving democracy at home and abroad.”

“I am also inspired to see 36 of my Democratic colleagues join our movement for peace by refusing to send billions more in weapons to support Netanyahu’s killing of innocent civilians. Since day one, we have said that our approach to the conflict in the Middle East must be rooted in peace and deescalation, including an immediate and permanent ceasefire and release of all hostages. This is the only solution that can truly save civilian lives. As the calls for deescalation of violence and lasting peace grow louder and stronger, we must continue our push for an immediate ceasefire and lasting peace that centers the dignity and humanity of Israeli and Palestinian civilians alike.”

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