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May 19, 2022legislationforeign policydefenselegislationinternational

Congress approves $40 billion Ukraine aid package with overwhelming bipartisan support

Congress passes and President Biden signs a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, providing military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to support Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. The legislation includes $20 billion in military assistance, $8 billion in economic support, and $5 billion in humanitarian aid. The bill passes the House 368-57 and the Senate 86-11, demonstrating rare bipartisan unity on foreign policy. The package represents the largest single U.S. aid package for a foreign country in decades and signals long-term American commitment to Ukraine's defense.