What’s in the U.S. Senate security bill

The U.S. Senate has unveiled a long-awaited bipartisan deal that would tighten U.S. border laws and grant new aid for Ukraine and Israel

$60.1bn
Aid to Ukraine – includes almost $20bn to replenish U.S. weapons and equipment provided to Ukraine and $13.8bn to allow Kyiv to buy more munitions from U.S. suppliers

$20.2bn
For extra enforcement on U.S.-Mexico border and to combat drug trafficking

$14.1bn
Security assistance to Israel – includes about $5.2bn for missile defence systems
   
$10bn
Humanitarian assistance for civilians in conflict zones, including Ukraine, Gaza and West Bank*

$4.83bn
U.S. allies in Indo-Pacific facing aggression from China – includes $1.9bn to replace U.S. munitions provided to Taiwan

Other  $4.3bn

$2.33bn
Ukrainian refugees and other displaced persons

$2.44bn
U.S. Central Command and conflict in Red Sea

Total aid proposal $118.3bn


*Bill includes provision barring its funds from going to UNRWA – UN agency for Palestinians


Sources: Committee on Appropriations, Reuters Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS