Intel: Congress advances key Israel military aid bill

Congress is zeroing in on final passage of a 2-year-old military aid bill for Israel. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday unanimously voted to advance the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act, introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. The legislation codifies the Barack Obama administration’s 10-year, $38 billion memorandum of understanding with Israel into law.

Why it matters: The bill is a key priority for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which welcomed the Senate's action.