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- The discharge petition reached the 218 signatures needed to force a House vote on a Ukraine security aid bill.
- Every Democrat and three Republicans—Kevin Kiley, Don Bacon, and Brian Fitzpatrick—signed the petition.
- The bill, introduced by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, would allocate $1.3 billion for assistance and $8 billion for reconstruction loans, raising pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson as the slim GOP majority faces internal strain before the 2026 election.
