House passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The New York Times — April 20, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
Summary: The House is set to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The legislation includes $60 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for the Indo-Pacific region. The bill also includes provisions for a potential TikTok ban and sanctions on Iran. Speaker Mike Johnson strategically structured the bills to ensure bipartisan support. The Senate is expected to follow suit, sending the legislation to President Biden.
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