Support is growing in the United States Congress for legislation that would restrict the transfer of certain American-made weapons to Israel, marking a notable shift in the political debate over Washington's military assistance to its longtime ally.
The proposed legislation, known as the "Block the Bombs Act," has attracted 73 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, up from 21 lawmakers when it was first introduced in June 2025 by Representative Delia Ramirez. Advocates describe the increase as a significant milestone in efforts to challenge unconditional US military support for Israel.
Speaking at a Capitol Hill news conference on Thursday, Ramirez said the measure has moved from being viewed as a fringe proposal to becoming part of the mainstream discussion in Congress. Despite the growing support, the bill remains far from securing a majority in the 435-member House.
The legislation would prohibit the transfer of certain heavy bombs and artillery ammunition to Israel, weapons that critics say have been used in attacks causing extensive civilian casualties during the Gaza conflict.
Several lawmakers argued that US foreign policy should prioritize humanitarian concerns and domestic needs over continued military assistance. Representative Rashida Tlaib said many Americans are increasingly questioning why federal funds are available for overseas military support while domestic challenges such as healthcare, housing and childcare remain unresolved.
The bill has also attracted backing from some lawmakers not traditionally associated with criticism of Israel. Representative Valerie Foushee and Representative Christian Menefee recently joined as co-sponsors, while Republican Representative Thomas Massie became one of the measure's few bipartisan supporters.
Massie said the United States has a moral responsibility to reassess support for Israel's military operations in Gaza, citing concerns about civilian casualties.
Progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups supporting the legislation argue that public opinion has shifted significantly, with recent surveys indicating declining support for unrestricted military aid to Israel. They credit grassroots activism and public pressure for the growing number of congressional supporters.
However, opponents of the measure continue to hold significant influence in Congress, and House Republican leaders have so far prevented the bill from advancing to a floor vote.
Supporters acknowledge that the proposal faces substantial political obstacles but say the increasing number of co-sponsors reflects broader changes in the national debate over US-Israel relations and military assistance policies.
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