Now the issue must be considered by the Senate and signed by President Biden.
Today, April 20, more than $60 billion.
The package of more than $60 billion was supported by the majority of congressmen in the US House of Representatives: 310 congressmen were in favor, 112 votes were cast against.
Now the issue must be considered by the Senate.
>Also, the US House of Representatives passed a bill to seize frozen assets of the Russian Federation.
Congressional vote for assistance to Ukraine
- On April 17, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson published the text of the funding bill assistance to Ukraine.
- The text of the document is generally similar to the one that the Senate approved in February and meets the requirements of US President Joe Biden.
- In particular, the document provides for the allocation of $60 billion to Ukraine, including $23 billion for replenishment of US arsenals, which can be used for military assistance to Ukraine. Also $13.8 billion for the purchase of the latest weapons systems, defense goods and services. Another $26 million to extend oversight and accountability with assistance and equipment provided to Ukraine.
- A separate clause in the bill stipulates the provision of ATACMS long-range operational-tactical missile systems to Ukraine as soon as possible after entry into force.
- Members of the House of Representatives introduced 137 amendments to this bill. However, the US House of Representatives subsequently rejected all amendments to the bill.
- At the same time, the US Department of Defense is preparing to quickly provide assistance to Kyiv as soon as Congress approves it.
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