# Progressives Push Block The Bombs Act to End U.S. Arms Sales to Israel

> Progressives aim to force vote on U.S. arms sales to Israel by leveraging new pro-peace congressional power.
- Title: Progressives Push Block The Bombs Act to End U.S. Arms Sales…
- Summary: Progressives aim to force vote on U.S. arms sales to Israel by leveraging new pro-peace congressional power. Progressives in Congress are pushing to end U.S.
- Keywords: block the bombs act, congressional progressive caucus, hakeem jeffries, delia ramirez, israel arms sales, u.s. congress, pro-peace candidates, block the bombs legislation, Drop Site News
- Source: Drop Site News — https://dropsitenews.com/p/incoming-freshman-says-allies-of
- Author: Drop Site News
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:21:32.42+00:00
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- Topics: block the bombs act, congressional progressive caucus, hakeem jeffries, delia ramirez, israel arms sales, u.s. congress, pro-peace candidates, block the bombs legislation, news, politics
## Progressives Target Arms Sales to Israel
Progressives in Congress are pressuring House leadership for a vote next session on the Block The Bombs Act to end U.S. arms sales to Israel.
## Delia Ramirez Discusses Block The Bombs Legislation
Rep. Delia Ramirez, who authored the current session’s Block The Bombs legislation, said she has initial discussions with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about bringing the bill to the floor.
## Block The Bombs Act Details
The Block The Bombs Act would stop the president from selling, transferring, or exporting certain defense articles or services to Israel, except in specified circumstances.
## Pro-Peace Candidates Elect
Voters elected at least 16 new pro-peace candidates in November, some of whom defeated Israel’s staunchest congressional allies.
## Ramirez on Pro-Peace Question
Ramirez said, 'Our caucus is going to ask the question are you pro-peace or pro-genocide? The American people have made clear what side they are on.'

> Our caucus is going to ask the question are you pro-peace or pro-genocide? The American people have made clear what side they are on.
## CPC Expansion and Power
The Congressional Progressive Caucus will expand to 25 new members, becoming the largest ever, and Ramirez said it will be in its strongest position ever.
## Pro-Peace Members-Elect
Ramirez met with pro-peace members-elect who ran on ending U.S. support for Israel’s genocide and is strategizing to get the legislation to the floor.
## Key takeaway

Progressives in Congress are pushing to end U.S. arms sales to Israel through the Block The Bombs Act, which would require Israel to agree to terms before receiving weapons.