What is in the US Congress’ $95.34 billion security aid bill?
What is in the US Congress’ $95.34 billion security aid bill? By Reuters
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Published Feb 12, 2024 03:36PM ET
Updated Feb 13, 2024 07:15AM ET
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Democratic-led U.S. Senate is voting this week on a $95.34 billion emergency spending bill, including security assistance for Ukraine and Israel, international humanitarian aid and resources to help allies in the Indo-Pacific.
The Senate’s Democratic majority leader, Chuck Schumer, kept lawmakers in Washington for rare weekend votes, in an effort to pass the bill within days and send it for consideration by the Republican-led House of Representatives, although there was no guarantee Republican Speaker Mike Johnson – who has voted against past aid for Ukraine – would even allow a vote.
Here is some of what is in the bill:
UKRAINE AID
The bill includes $60.06 billion in additional aid to Ukraine. Much of that would come in the form of weapons and military equipment purchased from U.S. defense companies and to restore U.S. stockpiles after two years of transfers for Ukraine’s battle against Russian invaders.
ISRAEL AID
The Senate plan directs $14.1 billion to Israel to support its war against Hamas.
It also strips U.S. funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. Israel has accused 12 of UNRWA’s Palestinian employees of being involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
RED SEA SUPPORT
The bill gives the Pentagon $2.44 billion for operations around the Red Sea, where U.S. forces have sought to combat attacks on shipping by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
INDO-PACIFIC FUNDING
The bill would spend almost $4.83 billion to support partners in the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan, and deter aggression by China.
HUMANITARIAN AID
The bill would provide $9.15 billion in humanitarian assistance to provide food, water, shelter, medical care and other services to civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, Ukraine and other populations in conflict zones around the globe.
What is in the US Congress’ $95.34 billion security aid bill?
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