The US Senate announced on Sunday the approval of a bill valued at $118 billion, endorsed by the Republican and Democratic parties, which includes providing aid to Ukraine and Israel following months of negotiations.
In a post on the “X” platform, President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass the bill to provide military support to Ukraine and Israel and humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that steps will be taken for an initial vote on the bill on Wednesday. If approved, this bill will represent the most significant changes in US immigration policy and border security in decades.
Additionally, the bill allocates $60.06 billion to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, $14.1 billion in security aid to Israel, and $2.44 billion for US Central Command and operations in the Red Sea, with an additional $4.83 billion to support Ukraine.
Further provisions include an extra $10 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Ukraine. The US will also allocate $4.83 billion to support key regional partners in the Indian and Pacific Ocean areas amid escalating tensions between Taiwan and China.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer emphasized the necessity and vitality of the bill’s key points, aligning significantly with Biden’s request to allocate extra funds to aid Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, although this request was hindered by Republican insistence on linking it to changes in immigration policy.
President Biden encouraged Congress to swiftly convene and approve this agreement, expressing support for the immigration-related measures included in the bill. Former President Donald Trump and Republican efforts in the House of Representatives to isolate senior officials in the Biden administration, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, continue.
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