The House released the text of its proposals to provide foreign aid to countries such as Ukraine and Israel, teeing the legislation up for a vote in the lower chamber on Saturday evening.
Republican leaders published the bills Wednesday proposing to split foreign aid into four separate bills focusing on Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. A fourth bill is expected later in the day focusing on other defense measures to “strengthen our national security.” The legislation comes after months of disagreement between both parties on how to provide foreign aid, leaving Congress at a standstill.
Johnson informed Republican lawmakers the bills would be brought to the floor under an open amendment process, allowing members to propose additional measures before a final vote.
The four bills will be paired together under a single rules package before being brought
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