Today: May 19, 2024
Today: May 19, 2024

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress

Share This
LA Post: A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress
April 24, 2024
The Associated Press - AP

A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.

President Joe Biden has promised to sign the package Wednesday.

The broad spending breakdown:

— About $61 billion for Ukraine and replenishing U.S. weapons stockpiles. The overall amount provided to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons would be $13.8 billion. Ukraine would receive more than $9 billion of economic assistance in the form of “forgivable loans.”

— About $26 billion for supporting Israel and providing humanitarian relief for people in Gaza. About $4 billion of that would be dedicated to replenishing Israel’s missile defense systems. More than $9 billion of the total would go toward humanitarian assistance in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.

— About $8 billion for helping U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific region and countering China. More than $3.3 billion would go toward submarine infrastructure and development, with an additional $1.9 billion to replenish U.S. weapons provided to Taiwan and other regional allies.

Popular

Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life have chosen to unionize following a three-day vote

Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic

Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin

Simone Biles shines in return while Gabby Douglas scratches after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic

Usyk beats Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years

Usyk beats Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years

Rough return to 'normal' sends Scheffler down the leaderboard at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler arrived at the golf course in plenty of time

Rough return to 'normal' sends Scheffler down the leaderboard at PGA Championship

Related

Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks while Russia continues its push in the east

Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks while Russia continues its push in the east

Myanmar rebel group claims control of town, denies targeting Rohingya

Myanmar rebel group claims control of town, denies targeting Rohingya

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange faces U.S. extradition judgment day

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange faces U.S. extradition judgment day

Saudi king to undergo tests due to high fever, state news agency says

Saudi king to undergo tests due to high fever, state news agency says
- Advertisement -
Advertisement: Limited Time Offer