Speaker Johnson likely to face hurdles upon introducing Ukraine aid bill
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is likely introducing a Ukraine aid bill after Easter, facing potential challenges due to internal party dynamics.
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Senior US lawmaker anticipates Ukraine aid bill to be brought to the floor after Easter
The Republican who leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Representative Michael McCaul, said on March 24 that he anticipates Speaker Mike Johnson to introduce a Ukraine aid bill after Easter, even though it may pose a risk of losing support for a leadership vote against him.
US Congress working to prevent government shutdown, further delays in Ukraine aid likely
A two-week Easter recess is scheduled to begin on March 23 and extend until April 8, likely adding further delays to any potential votes on the issue.
Politico: Speaker Johnson expects to take up Ukraine aid bill with Democratic votes
House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview with Politico on March 14 that he expects to pass a future Ukraine aid bill with Democratic votes, adding that splitting Ukraine and Israel aid into two separate bills was "under consideration."
The Hill: Johnson signals potential change in stance on Ukraine to Republican senators
House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson addressed Republican senators at their annual retreat on March 13, where he floated the idea that the long-obstructed Ukraine aid package could be made into a loan or lend-lease program for the benefit of U.S. taxpayers, the Hill reported on March 14.
US Congress passes second government funding bill without Ukraine aid
Both chambers of the U.S. Congress approved a short-term stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown through the fall, sending it for signature to President Joe Biden.
Biden: We will not walk away from Ukraine
Congress needs to stand up to Vladimir Putin, President Joe Biden said during the annual State of the Union address on March 7.
US House may start gathering signatures to bypass speaker on Ukraine aid
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said he keeps working with House Speaker Mike Johnson's office to hold a vote through regular channels but will start collecting signatures to bypass the speaker if he does not comply.
CNN: Johnson opens door for alternative Ukraine aid package in House
The House proposal would reportedly allocate $66 billion to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, but would not include humanitarian aid and would impose severe restrictions on asylum seekers.
Congress reaches deal to avert government shutdown with no plans for Ukraine aid
U.S. congressional leaders announced on Feb. 28 a tentative agreement to avert a government shutdown, days before a looming deadline that threatened to disrupt federal operations.
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