Rep. Sykes Supports Three Security Funding Bills To Support Our Allies And Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) today voted in support of three national security supplemental funding bills that will provide security and humanitarian aid to our allies in Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific.
“For the last six months, House Democrats have repeatedly urged House Majority leadership to bring forward legislation that supports our imperiled allies – Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan – and delivers much-needed humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and around the world. I was proud to support today’s legislation that finally provides this essential national security funding to support our allies, protect innocent lives, and promote freedom and democracy around the world. When our allies are safe and strong, America and Ohio’s 13th Congressional District are safe as well,” said Rep. Sykes.
This comprehensive national security package would total about $95 billion, including:
- $60.8 billion for Ukraine;
- $26.4 billion for Israel; and
- $8.1 billion to support Indo-Pacific allies to deter Chinese aggression in the region.
A full breakdown of the funding provided in each bill is below.
Israel: $26.4 million (H.R. 8034)
- $4.4 billion to replenish defense articles sent to Israel from Department of Defense stockpiles;
- $4 billion for the Iron Dome and David’s Sling defense systems and $1.2 billion to procure the Iron Beam defense system;
- $2.4 billion for US Central Command operations, in response to recent attacks in the region;
- $5.7 billion for international disaster assistance;
- $3.5 billion for migration and refugee assistance to assist vulnerable populations;
- $3.5 billion for the Foreign Military Financing program for assistance to Israel, including up to $769.3 million for Israel to procure defense articles and services;
- $390 million for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program to address acts of terrorism or other threats. Rural and underserved communities and nonprofit groups that are traditionally underrepresented would be prioritized.
Ukraine: $60.8 million (H.R. 8035)
- $23.2 billion to replenish DOD stock provided to Ukraine;
- $13.8 billion for weapons and other defense support through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative;
- $11.3 billion for US military operations in the region;
- $7.9 billion through the Economic Support Fund for Ukraine, with a prohibition on reimbursing pensions;
- $1.6 billion to support critical sectors of Ukraine’s economy and other regional allies;
- $1.6 billion for the Foreign Military Financing program for Ukraine and other regional partners.
Indo-Pacific Region: $8.1 billion (H.R. 8036)
- $3.3 billion for the submarine industrial base, including $2 billion for the Columbia-class submarine and $200 million for the Virginia-class submarine;
- $2 billion for the Foreign Military Financing program for aid to the Indo-Pacific region;
- $1.9 billion to replace or repair defense articles and reimburse defense services provided to Taiwan and foreign countries that have provided support to Taiwan;
- $542.4 million for unfunded priorities of the US Indo-Pacific Command for fiscal 2024.