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House Passes $8 B Ukraine Aid, Sanctions Bill

6/5/2026

Summary

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The House approved the Ukraine Support Act, an $8 billion aid and sanctions package that provides assistance and imposes sanctions on Russian officials, passing with 80% support and votes from Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks and Rep. Don Bacon, first such legislation since 2024.
Leaders urged the Senate to act, warning delays would embolden Russia and raise security costs.
U.S. aid fell 99% in 2025 while allies raised military assistance 67%.

History

Historical Context

After the Soviet Union collapsed in December 1991, the United States began large-scale democratic and security programs for the newly independent states. USAID delivered $12 billion to Ukraine and others between 1992 and 1995, establishing a precedent that the 2025 Ukraine Support Act—spearheaded by Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and Rep. Don Bacon—extends with $8 billion of new aid.

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Story summary

The House approved the Ukraine Support Act, an $8 billion aid and sanctions package that provides assistance and imposes sanctions on Russian officials, passing with 80% support and votes from Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks and Rep. Don Bacon, first such legislation since 2024.
Leaders urged the Senate to act, warning delays would embolden Russia and raise security costs.
U.S. aid fell 99% in 2025 while allies raised military assistance 67%.

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