US House Republicans Push to Remove Ukraine Aid From White House Funding Package
As reported by Punchbowl News, leaders in the United States House of Representatives are advocating to strip Ukraine aid from a White House funding proposal totaling 40 billion dollars. The plan under consideration would redirect those funds into an interim budget, intended to be enacted before September 30 to avert a government shutdown caused by an incomplete fiscal year 2024 budget.
According to the coverage, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and senior lawmakers want to separate the Ukraine assistance from the larger supplemental measure and fund it through a different legislative process. This approach would effectively delay consideration of the military and security support until a separate decision is reached.
Meanwhile, national security adviser Jake Sullivan has indicated that White House officials are actively negotiating with Congress and remain hopeful that lawmakers will authorize the requested additional funding for Ukraine. The administration continues to press for a rapid approval to sustain military aid and related security assistance.
Sabrina Singh, who previously served as deputy press secretary at the Department of Defense, stated that there should be enough resources to maintain Ukraine defense support through the end of September. Her comments underscored the administration’s expectation of a continued funding path for security aid, even as fiscal debates unfold.
On September 4, the Department of Justice outlined plans to transfer more than 1 billion dollars in Russian assets frozen under sanctions to Ukraine as part of ongoing enforcement and assistance efforts.
In a broader context, the United States and Ukraine have engaged in discussions about security guarantees for Kyiv, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts to clarify long-term commitments alongside immediate budget negotiations.