The Block the Bombs Act (H.R. 3565) would halt transfers of specific “offensive” U.S. munitions to Israel.

While Howard County for a Free Palestine wants to end ALL US support to apartheid Israel, this is a narrow, common-sense step focused on weapons repeatedly linked to mass-casualty strikes on civilians.

Weapons such as BLU-109 bunker busters, MK-80 series bombs, GBU-39 SDBs, JDAM kits, SPICE kits, 120mm tank rounds, and 155mm artillery (including white phosphorus), unless Congress authorizes their use and Israel provides written assurances of compliance with U.S. and international law.

The bill has been introduced and is gaining Democratic cosponsors, including Maryland’s Rep. Jamie Raskin, but it needs more support.

Rep. Elfreth should add her name to protect civilians, uphold U.S. law, and exercise congressional oversight.