U.S. House passes Bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
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- U.S. House passed the Ukraine aid and sanctions bill with a 226‑195 vote, overriding Republican leadership objections.
- The bill allocates more than $1 billion for security and reconstruction in Ukraine and authorizes an additional $8 billion in defense loans.
- Gregory Meeks (D‑NY) sponsored the legislation and said it would help Ukraine negotiate from a position of strength.
- Republican members largely opposed the measure, with Rep. French Hill criticizing cuts to NATO spending and Rep. Brian Mast calling it a “cudgel” against President Trump, while Rep. Don Bacon broke ranks to support it.
Why it matters: Ukraine gains over $1 billion in aid and $8 billion in loans, strengthening its defense; Russia faces sanctions on key economic sectors; the bill signals congressional push to fund the war despite Trump’s opposition.
