HR-7245 : Still Just a Bill

This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Specifically, the bill provides additional funding for

• the Department of Defense (DOD),
• the National Nuclear Security Administration,
• the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
• the Administration for Children and Families,
• the Department of State, and
• the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The bill provides the funding for purposes such as

• assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan;
• improvements to the submarine industrial base;
• the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program;
• refugee assistance; and
• humanitarian assistance.

In addition, the bill includes provisions that (1) expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations; and (2) prohibit funds from being used for payments to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency.