Palmer, D'Esposito Introduce 'Bring Americans Home Act'

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Kris Cook (202) 225-4921

Washington, D.C. – Following reports that the State Department was forcing American citizens to pay for their flights out of harm's way in Israel, Congressmen Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04) introduced the "Bring Americans Home Act." Rep. Gary Palmer released the following statement:

“Americans are currently stuck in a war zone because President Biden has displayed weak leadership around the globe. The United States government should be there to help. Instead of helping, the response of the State Department has been to send these stranded Americans a bill,” said Rep. Palmer. “This is unacceptable. The Biden Administration is willing to pay for illegal immigrants to fly anywhere around the country but is unwilling to help Americans in need. We must care for our citizens and help them get home safely in an emergency. This is why Congressman D’Esposito and I introduced the Bring Americans Home Act. We believe Americans should not foot the bill for the misplaced priorities and poor leadership in the White House.”

Read the full bill here.