House Approves $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill With Ukraine Aid

The transcript discusses a US government funding bill totaling $1.5 trillion, which includes $13.6 billion for Ukraine aid. The bill features a 6.7% increase in nondefense spending and a 5.6% increase in defense spending. Nearly half of the Ukraine aid reimburses the Department of Defense, with over a billion allocated for humanitarian relief. The bill does not include the $15.7 billion COVID funding requested by the White House due to disagreements on cost offsets. The funding package is moving to the Senate, with a deadline for completion by Friday night, though a weekend vote is possible.

What is the total amount allocated to respond to the war in Ukraine?

What are the percentage increases in nondefense and defense spending?

What is the purpose of the supplemental measure for Ukraine?

What was the amount requested by the White House for COVID relief?

What is the deadline for the broader government funding package and Ukraine aid?