A week after that meeting in Jerusalem — and with Netanyahu’s support — Stutzman, a steadfast Israel ally, on Wednesday is introducing a resolution calling for the U.S. to develop a new memorandum of understanding between the two nations that would end the $3.8 billion in annual aid Israel receives from the United States, and instead have the nation fund its own purchases of American weapons. The resolution, and the fact that Netanyahu has written a letter supporting it, have not previously been reported.

While the specifics of any such arrangement remains under discussion by the Trump administration’s national security officials, Israel would likely benefit from U.S. support through other means, such as a provision currently being considered in the National Defense Authorization Act that would deepen cooperation between the two militaries regarding weapons production and technology systems.

The current 10-year memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Israel, which includes $38 billion in direct military aid to Israel, is due to expire in 2028.

Stutzman’s effort, while not binding, is the first of its kind in Congress, and it is notable coming from a Republican lawmaker who maintains close ties with Netanyahu and Israel. It represents a growing challenge, even in the largely pro-Israel GOP, to the longtime sentiment that the U.S. should provide direct aid to Israel — a notion facing increasing scrutiny from the American public.