Israel Security Assistance Support Act and Police Our Border Act up for votes in House on Thursday

The Israel Security Assistance Support Act is up for a vote in the GOP-led House on Thursday and two law enforcement bills will be considered as well in keeping with the Police Week theme.

The House has already passed several law enforcement related bills this week such as the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act.

According to the official text, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act "specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse, or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel."

The White House said the bill “would undermine the president’s ability to execute an effective foreign policy" and President Biden would veto it.

“This bill could raise serious concerns about infringement on the President’s authorities under Article II of the Constitution, including his duties as Commander-in-Chief and Chief Executive and his power to conduct foreign relations,” said the White House in a statement of administration policy. “The President has been clear: we will always ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself. Our commitment to Israel is ironclad."

The Police Our Border Act would "require the Department of Justice to report to the Congress within 180 days of enactment on the experiences of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers working on issues related to immigration at the southern border of the United States," according to a Congressional Budget Office report.

The CBO estimated that implementing the bill "would cost less than $500,000 over the 2024-2029 period."

The LEOSA Reform Act is also scheduled for a vote. The bill would broaden the "authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines."

The legislation would also allow "qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public."