House Speaker Mike Johnson informed Republican senators about upcoming legislation to assist Ukraine during a Q&A session at the Senate Republican retreat. He clarified that the House’s version of aid would differ significantly from the Senate’s $95 billion foreign aid package.
Johnson suggested that the House might propose a loan or lend-lease program to support Ukraine, ensuring taxpayers aren’t solely responsible for the funds. He also discussed including legislation similar to the REPO for Ukrainians Act, which aims to seize Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
However, it’s uncertain if the House’s aid package will include tough border security reforms, such as the “Remain in Mexico” policy, which Senate Democrats might oppose.
Senators, including John Cornyn and Kevin Cramer, expressed optimism after Johnson’s remarks, anticipating the House’s support for Ukraine. They highlighted seizing Russian assets and implementing a lend-lease program as promising approaches to aid Ukraine.
Johnson emphasized the importance of preventing Russian aggression in Ukraine and affirmed the House’s commitment to finding a solution. However, he cautioned that the House’s proposal might not mirror the Senate’s supplemental.
Despite some scepticism about the loan idea, senators like Susan Collins stressed the urgency of providing aid to Ukraine. They urged the House to move swiftly to prevent further setbacks in Ukraine’s conflict with Russia.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged Johnson to allow a vote on the Senate-passed bill, emphasizing the need for timely action to support Ukraine.
Overall, Johnson’s insights provided GOP senators with a glimpse of the House’s plans for Ukraine aid, signalling potential cooperation between the chambers to address the crisis.
