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US Congress may consider bill on $1.3 billion in military aid to Kiev — media

The US House of Representatives may vote on a Democratic bill proposing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to media reports. Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said he does not expect Congress to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine, urging European allies to step up support.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage May 13–17, 2026 Published Aug 15

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The US House of Representatives may consider in June a Democratic-backed bill that would allocate $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to a report by Politico cited by TASS. The bill, introduced more than a year ago by Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democratic member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has secured enough votes to be brought to the floor.

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TASS, reporting on the Politico story, said the bill passed a procedural hurdle on Wednesday, receiving 218 votes in the House, which allows Democrats, currently in the minority, to force a vote as early as June. The legislation would provide $1.3 billion in aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia.

Separately, in a May 17 article, TASS quoted Brian Mast, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, as saying he does not believe Congress will approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine. Mast told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that he does not foresee a security supplemental of $6 billion, $60 billion, or any other amount. He said Washington is happy to be a negotiator for peace and stressed that European allies need to increase their support for Kiev.

Key claims

According to Politico, as cited by TASS, the US House of Representatives may consider a Democratic-backed bill in June that would allocate $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
The bill, introduced by Gregory Meeks, provides for $1.3 billion in aid and new sanctions against Russia, as reported by TASS citing Politico.
Republicans control both chambers of Congress, TASS noted. Axios, as cited by TASS, reported that even if the bill passes the House, it is unlikely to win support in the Senate or from the White House.
US President Donald Trump has criticized his predecessor Joe Biden over the scale of US assistance to Ukraine, saying Washington provided Kiev with $350 billion in aid and calling the policy madness, TASS reported. Trump argued that continued US support is one of the reasons the conflict in Ukraine persists.
Brian Mast, Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the US Congress is unlikely to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine, according to TASS.
Mast said Washington's European allies should increase their support for Kiev, stating that "Europe needs to protect their own backyard."
According to the media outlet, Mast said Washington would continue providing intelligence support to Ukraine and allow weapons sales and transfers.

Perspectives

Democratic proponents

The bill's supporters, led by Gregory Meeks, aim to provide additional military aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, reflecting a continued US commitment to supporting Kiev.

Republican leadership

Republican leaders, including House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, express skepticism about further large-scale US funding for Ukraine, urging European allies to take on a greater share of the security burden while Washington continues intelligence support and weapons transfers.

US administration

President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the scale of US assistance to Ukraine under his predecessor, suggesting that continued support prolongs the conflict, as reported by TASS.

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TASS — English as of May 13, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC

Framing: US aid to Ukraine — Neutral

Facts Included:

US House of Representatives may consider a Democratic-backed bill in June
The bill would allocate $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine
The bill provides for new sanctions against Russia
Republicans control both chambers of Congress
US President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor over US assistance to Ukraine

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TASS — English as of May 17, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

Framing: US Congress and Ukraine aid — Neutral

Facts Included:

US Congress is unlikely to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine
Washington's European allies should increase their support for Kiev
Washington would continue providing intelligence support to Ukraine
Allow weapons sales and transfers

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe US House of Representatives may consider a Democratic-backed bill in June that would allocate $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 13, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe bill provides for new sanctions against Russia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 13, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
ClaimRepublicans control both chambers of Congress.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 13, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
ClaimUS President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor over US assistance to Ukraine.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 13, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe US Congress is unlikely to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 17, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
ClaimWashington's European allies should increase their support for Kiev.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 17, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
ClaimWashington would continue providing intelligence support to Ukraine and allow weapons sales and transfers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of May 17, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15