What’s in the foreign aid package passed by the House?

The foreign aid package passed by the House includes a variety of measures aimed at providing support to several countries and regions.

Here’s a breakdown of the key components:

• Ukraine: The package allocates about $61 billion for Ukraine, which includes $13.8 billion for the purchase of weapons and more than $9 billion in economic assistance in the form of “forgivable loans” to support the country amid the ongoing conflict¹.

• Israel and Gaza: A significant portion, approximately $26 billion, is dedicated to supporting Israel, including $4 billion to replenish Israel’s missile defense systems. Additionally, more than $9 billion is earmarked for humanitarian assistance in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war².

• Indo-Pacific Region: To counter China’s influence, the package provides about $8 billion for U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific region. This includes over $3.3 billion for submarine infrastructure and development, and $1.9 billion to replenish U.S. weapons provided to Taiwan and other regional allies².

The package is a comprehensive effort to address various geopolitical challenges and support allies in key regions around the world. It’s expected to be signed by President Joe Biden after Senate passage².

To amply information:

1 ijr.com

2 pbs.org