Dina Titus

04/20/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Rep. Titus Releases Statement on the House Passage of Foreign Aid for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific

Rep. Titus Releases Statement on the House Passage of Foreign Aid for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific

Washington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) released the following statement on the passage of three critical foreign aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and our partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Washington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) released the following statement on the passage of three critical foreign aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and our partners in the Indo-Pacific.

"Today we fulfilled our duty to protect democracy, our national security, and our allies. This foreign aid package, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, will boost Ukraine's capacity for self-defense against Putin's unjust invasion, assist Israel as it fights to eliminate Hamas and rescue hostages, and protect democratic allies in the Indo-Pacific facing an emboldened China. For months, Speaker Mike Johnson's inaction on critical foreign aid has put our partners and allies around the world in grave danger. They have needed our support and Speaker Johnson has repeatedly failed them.

"The situation has grown so dire due to Republicans' stalling that without this aid, Ukraine would fall before the end of this year, Israel's defensive capabilities would be seriously degraded, China would gain a strategic advantage in the Pacific, and humanitarian crises around the world would devolve into full-blown catastrophes. Our reputation as a reliable ally would be forever tainted. Our allies are out of time and the United States must step up."

Background

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

The Department of Defense will receive $13 billion to aid in the defense of Israel and to support our military personnel deployed to the region, including $4.4 billion to replenish U.S. stocks of equipment sent to Israel through Presidential drawdown authority, $2.4 billion for Central Command operations and related activities, and $5.2 billion for Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems.

The Department of State will receive $9.15 billion to address the dire need for humanitarian assistance for Gaza as well as other vulnerable populations around the world, $3.6 billion in security assistance to Israel and partners in the Middle East, and $150 million for the State Department to respond to the situation in Israel and an additional $7 million for the Inspectors General of the State Department and USAID for oversight of activities related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act

The Department of Defense will receive $13.78 billion to provide assistance, including training, equipment, weapons, logistics support, supplies and services, salaries and stipends, sustainment, and intelligence support to Ukraine's military. It also allows the Secretary of Defense to accept contributions from partner nations in support of Ukraine. Additionally, DOD will receive $13.41 billion to replenish U.S. stocks of equipment sent to Ukraine through Presidential drawdown authority, $20.5 billion for U.S. Armed Forces mission support, intelligence support, pay, equipment, and related activities, $8 million for the Inspector General, including the Special Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve and requires an Inspector General to provide a briefing to the Committees on activities.

The Department of Energy will receive $98 million for investments in the development and domestic production of isotopes and $149 million for the National Nuclear Security Administration to prepare for and respond to potential nuclear and radiological incidents in Ukraine.

The Department of Health and Human Services will receive $481 million for resettlement and support services, such as emergency housing, English language classes, job training, and case management, and extends eligibility for certain benefits to be offered to Ukrainian arrivals and refugees in fiscal year 2024.

The Department of State will receive $9.5 billion in forgivable loans for vital economic and budgetary support for Ukraine, including support for Ukraine's energy sector and other infrastructure needs and for assistance to other countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine. Additionally, they will receive $2 billion in security assistance to Ukraine and other allies, $7.8 billion to transfer defense equipment to Ukraine, $99 million for the State Department and USAID to respond to the situation in Ukraine, and $18 million for the Inspectors General of the State Department and USAID to conduct oversight of Ukraine response activities.

Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Act

The Department of Defense will receive $5.6 billion to support the integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and for augmentation of the U.S. submarine industrial base and $281.9 million for Navy military construction to support Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) dry dock construction, which will increase the maintenance capacity of the U.S. Navy's public shipyards.

The Department of State will receive $2 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to partners in the Indo-Pacific region, expanding the use of FMF loans to certain countries. They will also receive $250 million to the World Bank's International Development Association to provide rapid financing and grants to the poorest countries experiencing crises.