Strengthening US-Israel Economic Ties through Senate Resolution

As the House and Senate continue to battle on how to aid Israel amid its war on Hamas terrorism, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is introducing a resolution to strengthen the United States’ economic ties with its primary Middle East ally.

“Ever since the U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement was instituted in 1985, the strong economic relationship between Israel and the U.S. has flourished,” Sen. Blackburn wrote in a statement announcing the resolution. “While Israel faces an unprecedented war against Hamas, we must have their back. It is essential that we further trade and investment between our two countries in order to help boost Israel’s economy during this turbulent time.”

The resolution was co-sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and 10 Senate Finance Committee members.

“I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution to support Israel and demonstrate our commitment to working together to strengthen our two economies,” Sen. Cortez Masto wrote in a statement. “Let me be clear: the U.S. stands with Israel, and I will continue working across the aisle to combat terrorism and bolster our alliance with our strongest ally.”

Among the additional committee co-sponsors: Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho; Thom Tillis, R-N.C.; John Barrasso, R-Wyo.; James Lankford, R-Okla.; Tim Scott, R-S.C.; Todd Young, R-Ind.; Bill Cassidy, R-La.; John Cornyn, R-Texas; Bob Menendez, D-N.J.; and Ben Cardin, D-Md.

The National Taxpayers Union, the Center for Individual Freedom, and the Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity all endorsed the resolution.