U.S. House approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion aid package on Saturday, providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

The bipartisan legislation now heads to the Senate, which previously approved a similar measure over two months ago.

The bill allocates $60.84 billion for Ukraine, including funds for weapons replenishment, $26 billion for Israel focusing on humanitarian aid, and $8.12 billion for the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan.

President Joe Biden welcomed the bill’s passage, citing urgent needs in Ukraine and Israel amid ongoing challenges.

Notably, the vote revealed opposition from some Republicans over foreign aid priorities.

The Senate is expected to approve the bill next week, advancing it for President Biden’s signature into law.