Biden Administration Requests $105 Billion in Aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Other National Security Needs

The White House on Friday requested that Congress provide more than $105 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other national security needs. This comes one day after President Joe Biden’s Oval Office address, where he announced his intention to provide more funding for “America’s national security needs” and support for “our critical partners.”

If approved, $61.4 billion in aid would go to Ukraine, and $14.3 billion in aid would go to Israel. The White House also requested $9.15 billion in aid for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, Israel, Gaza “and other needs.”

The White House on Friday morning released details of the $100 billion supplemental request, although Congress can do nothing about it while it is paralyzed with no permanent House speaker. President Biden is making the case to Congress and the American people that the U.S. needs to support Israel and Ukraine not just for those countries, but for U.S. national security interests.

The White House’s request for more than $105 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other national security needs is an important step in the Biden administration’s efforts to ensure the safety and security of the United States. It remains to be seen if Congress will approve the request, but it is clear that the Biden administration is committed to supporting its allies and partners in the region.