US House passes bill backing record military spending, includes support for Taiwan, Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

US House passes bill backing record military spending, includes support for Taiwan, Ukraine

India Today  

The US House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday paving the way for the defense budget to hit a record 858 billion dollars next year, 45 billion dollars more than proposed by President Joe Biden. The House passed the compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, an annual must-pass bill setting policy for the Pentagon, by 350-80, far exceeding the two-thirds majority required to pass the legislation and send it for a vote in the Senate. The fiscal 2023 NDAA authorizes 858 billion dollars in military spending and includes a 4.6% pay increase for the troops, funding for purchases of weapons, ships and aircraft; and support for Taiwan as it faces aggression from China and Ukraine as it fights an invasion by Russia. It provides Ukraine at least 800 million dollars in additional security assistance next year and includes a range of provisions to strengthen Taiwan amid tensions with China.

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Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package

The Hindu  

After lengthy negotiations, the United States Senate has passed with bipartisan support a $95 billion programme to send aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The aid package brings together four distinct bills that the House of Representatives passed separately last weekend, respectively supplying almost $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, above $26 billion for Israel, over $8 billion for the …

Senate finally passes aid bills worth billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate finally passes aid bills worth billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Senate on Tuesday evening finally sent a three-pronged …

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday

Al Jazeera  

US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week. The United States Senate has passed a long-delayed multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, paving the way for new weapons deliveries to Kyiv as soon as this week. “I will sign this bill into law and address the American people …

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. In an interview with The Associated Press shortly before the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that …

US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?

Al Jazeera  

The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps, now heads to the Senate for a vote. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the billions of dollars in US assistance, writing on X that it “demonstrates strong bipartisan support for Israel and defends Western civilization”. “The vital U.S. aid bill passed today by the …

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?

Al Jazeera  

United States lawmakers are expected to vote on Saturday evening on three military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and other allies in the Asia Pacific region. Funding includes: $5.2bn to replenish and expand Israel’s missile and rocket defence system $3.5bn for purchasing advanced weapons systems $1bn to enhance weapons production $4.4bn for other supplies and services to Israel $9.2bn in …

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel

Al Jazeera  

The Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The United States House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support has passed a $95bn legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite bitter objections from Republican hardliners. US leaders from Democratic President Joe Biden to …

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

NPR  

Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Enlarge this image toggle caption Catie Dull/NPR Catie Dull/NPR A bipartisan majority in the U.S. Senate voted 70-to-29 to advance a $95 billion foreign aid package, despite warnings from House Republicans that the bill may never receive a vote. The package contains no changes to U.S. border policy, despite early insistence …

US Senate passes long-delayed $95bn bill for aid to Ukraine and Israel
10 months, 4 weeks ago

US Senate passes long-delayed $95bn bill for aid to Ukraine and Israel

Al Jazeera  

Republican hardliners have promised to oppose the passage of the bill through the House of Representatives. The bill, which would open the way for desperately needed funding for Ukraine as it fights Russia’s invasion, has been delayed for months by Republican hardliners under the influence of former President Donald Trump. “Our allies and adversaries alike will take note.” ‘Steadfast’ Senate …

President Joe Biden signs $886 billion US defense policy bill into law
1 year ago

President Joe Biden signs $886 billion US defense policy bill into law

India Today  

President Joe Biden on Friday signed into law the U.S. defense policy bill that authorises a record $886 billion in annual military spending and policies such as aid for Ukraine and push-back against China in the Indo-Pacific. The bill, one of the few major pieces of legislation Congress passes every year, governs everything from pay raises for service members and …

Biden asks for $20b more in Ukraine aid
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden asks for $20b more in Ukraine aid

China Daily  

This photo taken on Dec 8, 2022 shows the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, the United States. The United States' flow of military and economic aid to Ukraine will rise by more than $20 billion if Congress approves a request that the White House made on Thursday. The $20.3 billion — part of a larger $40 billion request — …

House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
2 years ago

House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers raced to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown. “I can’t help but wonder, had he forgotten January 6th?” Biden applauded the bill’s approval, saying it was proof …

U.S. House passes $1.7 trillion spending Bill with Ukraine aid
2 years ago

U.S. House passes $1.7 trillion spending Bill with Ukraine aid

The Hindu  

A $1.7 trillion spending Bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown. Though Ukraine aid has largely had bipartisan support, some House Republicans have been critical of the effort, arguing the money is …

House passes $1.7-trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid
2 years ago

House passes $1.7-trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid

LA Times  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi leaves the chamber as the final votes are cast Friday for the $1.7-trillion spending bill that will finance federal agencies and provide aid to Ukraine. A $1.7-trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as lawmakers race to finish their work for the …

Senate passes $1.7-trillion bill to fund the government and aid Ukraine
2 years ago

Senate passes $1.7-trillion bill to fund the government and aid Ukraine

LA Times  

“This is one of the most significant appropriations packages we have done in a very long time,” Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said moments before Thursday’s vote. “The range of people it helps is large and deep.” The Senate passed a massive $1.7-trillion spending bill Thursday that finances federal agencies through September and provides another large round of aid …

AP source: Funding bill includes more than $12B on Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

AP source: Funding bill includes more than $12B on Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — More than $12 billion in Ukraine-related aid will be included as part of stopgap spending bill that would fund the federal government into mid-December, a person familiar with the legislation said Monday. The White House request for the spending bill included $11.7 billion for security and economic assistance for Ukraine, on top of some $53 billion Congress had …

US Senate advances bill to significantly expand Taiwan support
2 years, 3 months ago

US Senate advances bill to significantly expand Taiwan support

Al Jazeera  

Legislation would include billions in direct military aid and jettison many of the euphemisms used to avoid upsetting China. A Senate committee in the United States has taken the first step towards legislation that would significantly enhance US military support for Taiwan, including potentially billions of dollars in additional security assistance, as the self-ruled island comes under increasing pressure from …

House approves $40B in Ukraine aid, beefing up Biden request
2 years, 7 months ago

House approves $40B in Ukraine aid, beefing up Biden request

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House emphatically approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday as lawmakers beefed up President Joe Biden’s initial request, signaling a magnified, bipartisan commitment to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bloody three-month-old invasion. The bill would give Ukraine military and economic assistance, help regional allies, replenish weapons the Pentagon has shipped overseas and provide $5 billion …

House passes military lend-lease bill to speed Ukraine aid
2 years, 8 months ago

House passes military lend-lease bill to speed Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House gave final passage Thursday to legislation that would streamline a World War II-era military lend-lease program to more quickly provide Ukraine and other Eastern European countries with American equipment to fight the Russian invasion. House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks of New York said with unified support from the U.S. Congress, “Ukraine will win.” The …

Biden signs budget bill with Ukraine aid but no virus cash
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden signs budget bill with Ukraine aid but no virus cash

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a bill providing $13.6 billion in additional military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as part of a $1.5 trillion government spending measure that omits COVID-19 aid the White House says is urgently needed. “We need Congress to immediately provide $22.5 billion in emergency funding to sustain our nation’s COVID-19 response.” In a …

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill
2 years, 9 months ago

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday, hitching a ride on a government-wide spending bill that’s five months late but loaded with political prizes for both parties. She also prodded lawmakers to revive money “urgently needed to prevent severe disruptions to our …

United House OKs $13.6B for Ukraine in huge spending bill
2 years, 10 months ago

United House OKs $13.6B for Ukraine in huge spending bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House approved a massive spending bill Wednesday night that would rush $13.6 billion in U.S. aid to battered Ukraine and its European allies, after top Democrats were forced to abruptly drop their plan to include fresh funds to battle COVID-19. Hours earlier, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., had to abandon the bill’s $15.6 billion for combating the …

House approves $13.6 billion in Ukraine humanitarian and military aid
2 years, 10 months ago

House approves $13.6 billion in Ukraine humanitarian and military aid

LA Times  

The House on Wednesday approved a $1.5-trillion spending bill to keep the government’s doors open for the next six months as well as send $13.6 billion in humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine. “We are becoming witness to one of the worst humanitarian crises we have seen in generations, which is why this bill provides $13.6 billion in humanitarian assistance, …

US lawmakers to vote on spending plan with $13.6bn in Ukraine aid
2 years, 10 months ago

US lawmakers to vote on spending plan with $13.6bn in Ukraine aid

Al Jazeera  

The House of Representatives is also expected to vote on a ban on Russian oil imports. United States lawmakers in the House of Representatives are prepared to vote on Wednesday on a $13.6bn aid package for war-torn Ukraine as part of a giant blueprint to fund federal agencies and avoid a damaging government shutdown at home. “This bipartisan agreement will …

Congress passes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress passes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding

NPR  

Congress passes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid along with government funding Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP The Senate voted Thursday night to approve a massive spending package that includes $1.5 trillion in funding to keep the federal government open along with $13.6 billion in emergency aid for Ukraine, sending it to President Biden for his signature. …

Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law
3 years ago

Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law, authorizing $768.2 billion in military spending, including a 2.7% pay raise for service members, for 2022. “The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” Biden said Monday in a …

Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law
3 years ago

Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law

India TV News  

President Joe Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act into law Monday, authorizing $768.2 billion in military spending, including a 2.7 per cent pay raise for service members, for 2022. “The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” Biden said in a …

US Senate overwhelmingly passes massive defence spending bill
3 years ago

US Senate overwhelmingly passes massive defence spending bill

Al Jazeera  

The United States Senate has passed a $777bn defence spending bill, sending the legislation to the desk of President Joe Biden for final approval. “We ended the longest war in US history, yet Congress just passed a $768 BILLION defense budget — more than the military budgets of the next 11 countries combined,” Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive …

House passes $738 billion defense bill recognizing Space Force as the sixth branch of the military
5 years ago

House passes $738 billion defense bill recognizing Space Force as the sixth branch of the military

Daily Mail  

It increases pay for the troops by 3.1% and mandates 12 weeks' paid leave so federal workers can care for their families The House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a $738 billion bill setting policy for the U.S. Department of Defense on everything from family leave to fighter jets and the creation of a Space Force that has been a …

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