House approves new Ukraine aid as Republicans defect
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to provide new military and reconstruction aid to Ukraine, with support from most Democrats and some Republicans. The bill authorizes up to $8 billion in loans and sanctions against Russia but still needs approval from the Senate.Key Facts
- The House used a discharge petition to force a vote on Ukraine aid.
- Rep. Gregory Meeks led the effort; the petition took almost a year to gain enough signatures.
- The bill passed with a vote of 226 to 195 in the House.
- It allows up to $8 billion in military loans and funds for Ukraine’s rebuilding.
- The bill adds new sanctions against Russia and supports NATO.
- Some Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bill, despite party leadership resistance.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has requested more U.S. defense weapons, including missile interceptors.
- The bill’s future approval in the Senate is uncertain.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.