Posted 3/19/2024, 10:00:00 AM
House Faces Pressure to Pass Ukraine Aid Before Recess, But Path Forward Uncertain
- House returns Tuesday, faces pressure to pass Ukraine aid before 2-week recess, but no deadline set
- Johnson focused first on funding government, then shift to national security package including Ukraine
- Earliest potential action on Ukraine aid April 9 after recess; Democrats say that's too long to wait
- Johnson facing challenge providing Ukraine aid without sparking revolt from Republicans opposing foreign aid
- Unclear if Johnson will tie Ukraine aid to border provisions, what final legislation will look like