President Biden's administration is reportedly moving forward with a $1 billion weapons shipment to Israel after prior delays in assistance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The letter noted how on April 23, the House "overwhelmingly" passed H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, which was signed into law as part of a larger emergency aid package.
"This bill appropriated funds in support of Israel's ongoing military operations against Hamas. Congressional intent with this legislation is clear: this aid is urgently needed and must be delivered as expeditiously as possible. However, instead of following the law, the Biden administration has delayed the delivery of this essential aid that has already been obligated," Tenney wrote.
The congresswoman, who sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, further alleged that Biden's "action through inaction" by holding off on approvals and other aspects of the weapons transfer process violates the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, especially since the president "has failed to send a special message to Congress as required by law."
Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks on May 14, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Peter G. Forest/Getty Images)
The Biden administration has come under criticism from both sides of the political spectrum over its military support for Israel's now seven-month-old war against Hamas in Gaza — at a time when Biden is battling for reelection against former President Donald Trump.
Some of Biden's fellow Democrats have pushed him to limit transfers of offensive weapons to Israel to pressure the U.S. ally to do more to protect Palestinian civilians. Anti-Israel protests on college campuses around the U.S. have echoed the same sentiment this spring.
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Republican lawmakers have seized on the administration's pause on the bomb transfers, saying any lessening of U.S. support for Israel — its closest ally in the Middle East — weakens that country as it fights Hamas and other Iran-backed groups. In the House, they are planning to advance a bill this week to mandate the delivery of offensive weaponry for Israel.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
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