The brief statement didn’t address what House Republicans are planning to take up, amid bipartisan calls to bring up a foreign aid package.
Majority Leader Steve Scalise speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on April 10, 2024, in Washington. | Mariam Zuhaib/APHouse Majority Leader Steve Scalise said on Saturday that the chamber will vote on Israel legislation next week in the wake of Iran launching an aerial attack.
“In light of Iran’s unjustified attack on Israel, the 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,” Scalise said. Instead, the No. 2 House Republican said that “more details on the legislative items to be considered will be forthcoming.”
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