{"id":18427,"date":"2024-02-07T10:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/?p=18427"},"modified":"2024-02-07T10:03:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T15:03:29","slug":"van-hollen-durbin-kaine-schatz-colleagues-file-amendment-requiring-the-use-of-u-s-supplemental-aid-comply-with-u-s-international-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/es\/van-hollen-durbin-kaine-schatz-colleagues-file-amendment-requiring-the-use-of-u-s-supplemental-aid-comply-with-u-s-international-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Hollen, Durbin, Kaine, Schatz & Colleagues File Amendment Requiring the Use of U.S. Supplemental Aid Comply with U.S., International Law"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amendment has support of 19 Senators<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WASHINGTON \u2013 <\/strong>Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Dick Durbin, (D-Ill.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) along with 15 of their colleagues are filing their amendment to require that the weapons received by any country under the proposed national security supplemental are used in accordance with U.S. law, international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict. The amendment is supported by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-N.M.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La enmienda de los senadores tambi\u00e9n requiere que el presidente informe al Congreso sobre si los pa\u00edses que reciben equipo militar pagado por los contribuyentes estadounidenses cumplen con esa prueba y si el uso de armas suministradas por Estados Unidos concuerda con las directivas presidenciales establecidas sobre transferencias de armas y las pol\u00edticas del Departamento de Defensa para reducir da\u00f1os a los civiles. Y reforzar\u00eda la ley actual que proh\u00edbe la asistencia de seguridad estadounidense a cualquier pa\u00eds que impida o restrinja la asistencia humanitaria estadounidense a quienes la necesitan, sujeto a una exenci\u00f3n presidencial. La enmienda no se aplica a los fondos para sistemas de defensa a\u00e9rea u otros sistemas que el presidente determine que se utilizar\u00e1n con fines estrictamente defensivos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAmerican taxpayer dollars should be used in line with our values and our interests. This amendment requires that all recipients of U.S. military assistance in the national security supplemental use our support in accordance with U.S. law and international humanitarian law and that they cooperate fully with our efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance. It also puts in place the reporting requirements necessary to track these measures and ensure transparency and accountability. These provisions make critical improvements to the supplemental, which is why I\u2019ll be insisting on a vote,\u201d dijo el senador Van Hollen.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

"Estados Unidos es un pa\u00eds indispensable para ayudar a las naciones aliadas en tiempos de conflicto". dijo el senador Durbin<\/strong>.  \u201cWith any such assistance, including supplemental packages, we have a responsibility to ensure the aid follows U.S. and international law.  With this amendment, we are reinforcing that key point and our American values.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis amendment makes clear that support we provide our allies to defend themselves must be used in accordance with U.S. and international law. This includes taking measures to protect innocent civilians caught in conflict zones. The American people should feel confident that we are providing aid consistent with American values,\u201d dijo el senador Kaine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCada vez que aprobamos gasto federal \u2013 ya sea para cosas como vivienda p\u00fablica y reparaci\u00f3n de carreteras o programas de nuestro propio Departamento de Defensa \u2013 requerimos planes detallados sobre exactamente c\u00f3mo se utilizar\u00e1 el dinero. Tambi\u00e9n esperamos recibir alg\u00fan tipo de informe al respecto m\u00e1s adelante. No deber\u00eda ser diferente la financiaci\u00f3n de la asistencia que brindamos a los aliados en todo el mundo, incluido Israel. Es nuestra responsabilidad asegurarnos de que los fondos y las armas que proporcionamos se utilicen de manera coherente con el derecho internacional humanitario y los valores estadounidenses\u201d. dijo el senador Schatz.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cU.S. military aid always includes conditions, and there is no exception, even for our allies,\u201d dijo el senador Warren.<\/strong> \u201cThis amendment is necessary to ensure that we as a nation are putting our values first and complying with international law.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo country receiving U.S. assistance should be exempt from requirements that it adheres to international humanitarian law,\u201d dijo el senador Merkley.<\/strong> \u201cWe should undertake serious efforts to strengthen Congress\u2019 oversight of aid to ensure it is being used in the interest of our national security and aligns with our values.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt serves U.S. interests for military assistance to be used in accordance with international humanitarian law, and for those receiving assistance to be fully cooperative in the delivery of humanitarian aid. Taxpayer dollars should be spent enhancing American security and creating global stability, and it\u2019s Congress\u2019s obligation to make this happen,\u201d said Sen. Welch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs we continue to stand by Israel\u2019s right to defend itself, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting innocent civilians. That means ensuring our weapons are used only in accordance with U.S. law, international humanitarian law, and the law of armed conflict. I\u2019m introducing this amendment to the National Security Supplemental to hold our allies accountable for using the weapons and resources we provide them, and give the American people needed transparency on how Israel is deploying U.S. aid in Gaza,\u201d said Senator Heinrich.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe must hold U.S. military assistance to the highest standard and ensure that any assistance provided to our partners is used in accordance with the law \u2013 particularly U.S. law and international humanitarian law,\u201d dijo el senador Carper.<\/strong> \u201cThis amendment reiterates that commitment, and supports our efforts to continue working with those defending democracy around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis amendment will help to ensure that American military aid is being used in accordance with international humanitarian law and aligns with our country\u2019s values,\u201d said Senator Hirono.<\/strong> \u201cAs we continue to deliver assistance to our allies, it is critical that transparency and accountability are prioritized.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEs imperativo que toda la asistencia a Israel respete el derecho estadounidense e internacional, d\u00e9 prioridad a la protecci\u00f3n de los civiles, garantice el suministro de la asistencia humanitaria que los civiles en Gaza necesitan desesperadamente y se alinee con una visi\u00f3n a largo plazo de paz, seguridad y dos -soluci\u00f3n diplom\u00e1tica estatal. Agradezco al senador Van Hollen y a mis colegas por trabajar juntos en esta medida para garantizar que toda la ayuda militar a los pa\u00edses dentro del paquete suplementario se adhiera a las leyes internacionales y estadounidenses existentes y bien establecidas y para exigir informes al Congreso sobre el uso de dicha ayuda\u201d. dijo el senador Markey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the United States provides security assistance to our allies, that assistance should only be used in accordance with U.S. and international humanitarian law, including the obligation to minimize harm to civilians and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid. This amendment requires the transparency and accountability the United States expects and deserves from our friends and allies receiving security assistance,\u201d said Senator Smith.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a pastor I have a profound reverence for life, and as we continue working with our allies to navigate wars in the Middle East and beyond, it is imperative that the United States ensures any country receiving our security assistance is using those resources in a way that\u2019s consistent with American values and international law,\u201d dijo el Senador Reverendo Warnock.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have a responsibility to make sure civilians and children are never the targets of war and humanitarian assistance is never blocked,\u201d said Senator Butler.<\/strong> \u201cOur partners and allies deserve America\u2019s unwavering support, and it is also true that we must hold those nations accountable for what they choose to do with that support. Senator Van Hollen\u2019s amendment to the National Security and Supplemental Appropriations Act affirms our values and reinforces America\u2019s commitment to human rights and humanitarian aid in times of conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe American people expect that when we use taxpayer dollars, it is accounted for and used in line with our values,\u201d dijo el senador Baldwin<\/strong>. \u201cAs we work to help our allies defend themselves, it\u2019s our responsibility to make sure our aid is used in accordance with international humanitarian law \u2013 just as our country regularly does.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCongress has an obligation to oversee how foreign governments are using American weapons. I thank Senator Van Hollen for his leadership crafting this provision to strengthen Congressional oversight of U.S. security assistance. U.S. aid must be used consistent with our national interests and our laws,\u201d dijo el Senador Ossoff.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe United States has a legal obligation to ensure the security assistance we send to our allies and partners abroad is used in accordance with existing U.S. law, international law, and the law of armed conflict. This amendment reaffirms those fundamental principles,\u201d said Senator Chris Murphy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

La enmienda de los senadores:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n