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Funding Iron Dome, Defunding Taliban: US Aid Shift

This act allocates one billion dollars for Israel's Iron Dome defense system to counter rocket threats. Simultaneously, it rescinds all unspent funds previously designated for Afghanistan's reconstruction, preventing them from reaching the Taliban. Citizens might experience an indirect impact through shifts in international budget allocations.
Key points
Allocates $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome defense system.
Rescinds unspent funds for Afghanistan reconstruction to prevent them from going to the Taliban.
Iron Dome funds are additional and for urgent defense requirements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2944
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2021-10-06