White House asks Congress to approve additional $10B in Ukraine-related aid
By Morgan Chalfant - 03/03/22 08:22 AM EST
The White House on Wednesday formally asked Congress to authorize $10 billion in additional humanitarian, economic and security assistance for Ukraine and allies in central Europe to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Given the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, I anticipate that additional needs may arise over time,” Office of Management and Budget acting director Shalanda Young wrote in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday outlining the request.
“This funding request is based on the Administration’s best information on resource requirements at this time, and we will remain in touch with the Congress in the coming weeks and months as we assess resource requirements beyond these immediate needs.”
Young asked that the funding be authorized as part of an appropriations bill that Congress is expected to approve before a March 11 deadline to fund the government.
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