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Congress Approves $51.4 Billion Aid Package Amid Concerns

2/6/2026

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The United States Congress passed a $51.4 billion foreign aid package with bipartisan support to bolster global health, humanitarian aid, and security.
It designates $9.4 billion for health programs and $5.4 billion for humanitarian aid.
The package is 16% smaller than last year's foreign aid bill, raising NGO concerns about humanitarian crises and excluding climate funding, with no pledges for the Africa Development Fund.

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The United States Congress passed a $51.4 billion foreign aid package with bipartisan support to bolster global health, humanitarian aid, and security.
It designates $9.4 billion for health programs and $5.4 billion for humanitarian aid.
The package is 16% smaller than last year's foreign aid bill, raising NGO concerns about humanitarian crises and excluding climate funding, with no pledges for the Africa Development Fund.