US EditionSenate panel advances funding bill with $1 billion for Ukraine
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, AUG 01 – The $852 billion defense bill includes a 3.8% troop pay raise and $1 billion for Ukraine, reflecting bipartisan support despite White House budget opposition.
- The Republican-led Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a $852 billion defense spending bill on July 31, 2025, including about $1 billion for Ukraine support.
- This bill comes amid ongoing conflict following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 and contrasts with the Trump administration's budget request which excluded Ukraine aid.
- The legislation boosts defense spending by $21.7 billion over the president's request, funds a 3.8% troop pay raise, enhances shipbuilding, expands missile and munitions production, and restores $225 million for Baltic security assistance.
- Senator Mitch McConnell warned that halting U.S. involvement with Ukraine could weaken the military’s ability to adapt to future combat scenarios, while Senator Chris Coons emphasized the importance of backing Ukraine as it defends against Russian aggression.
- The bill requires full Senate approval and reconciliation with the House, which passed a defense bill adhering to the Trump budget without Ukraine funding, risking a possible government shutdown starting October 1, 2025.
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U.S. Senate Backs $1 Billion Ukraine Support Amid Military Funding Bill
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved an $852 billion military spending bill that includes significant support for Ukraine. The bill exceeds President Trump's budget request and faces further approval steps. Support for Ukraine in the Senate persists despite differing budget priorities and continues amid the conflict with Russia.
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