U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 11 of her Senate Republican colleagues last week to introduce the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act. Led by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation aims to prevent the federal government from contracting with entities that boycott the State of Israel.
This follows similar laws and regulations passed by West Virginia and 36 other states, which oppose the boycott, divestment, or sanction (BDS) movement against Israel.
“I have made it a priority to stop the flow of U.S. taxpayer dollars to anti-Semitic, anti-Israel organizations. This legislation holds the federal government to a standard that over two-thirds of states have already set, including my home state of West Virginia. I’m proud to join my colleagues in this effort to ensure the U.S. does not engage in business with government contractors who boycott our ally and friend, Israel,” stated Senator Capito.
The legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and John Thune (R-S.D.).
Senator Capito has also been actively overseeing the Democrats’ “Inflation Reduction Act,” identifying instances where U.S. federal grant money has been allocated to extremist groups that oppose Israel and have glorified violent actions.
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She has exposed these groups and their activities through various press conferences and reports.
In a recent oversight effort, Senator Capito revealed a $50 million grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) IRA to the “Climate Justice Alliance,” a group involved in pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, and anti-Semitic activities.
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