2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide $40.1 Billion In Emergency Funding
To Ukraine To Counter Russian Aggression, Including $20.1 Billion For
The Defense Department, $13.9 Billion For The State Department And
$4.4 Billion For The U.S. Agency For International Development. In
May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for
the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022, which
would "provide approximately $40.1 billion in emergency funding to
support the Ukrainian resistance against the Russian invasion, including
approximately $20.1 billion for the Defense Department, $13.9 billion
for the State Department and $4.4 billion for the U.S. Agency for
International Development." The vote was on passage. The House passed
the bill by a vote of 368-57, thus the bill was sent to the Senate and
President and ultimately became law. [House Vote 145,
5/10/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/10/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7691]
The Bill Authorized $11 Billion In Presidential Drawdown
Authority To Grant Emergency Foreign Military Aid In FY 2022.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would also authorize $11
billion in presidential drawdown authority to provide emergency
foreign military assistance in fiscal 2022." [Congressional
Quarterly, 5/10/22]
Within Defense Funds, $17.9 Billion Was Reserved For Military
Operations, $1.2 Billion For Weapon Procurement, And $600 Million
For Purchases Under The Defense Production Act. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "Within Defense funding, it would provide
$17.9 billion for military operations, including $6 billion for
the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and $9.1 billion to
replenish defense article stocks and reimburse defense services and
training provided by the Defense Department to assist Ukraine; $1.2
billion for weapon procurement, including $500 million for critical
munitions; and $600 million for purchases under the Defense
Production Act." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/10/22]
The Bill Increased By $500 Million The Cap On Aid The U.S. Can
Provide To Support Foreign Nations In FY 2022. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "It would increase from $450 million to
$950 million the cap on assistance the U.S. can provide to support
friendly foreign countries in fiscal 2022." [Congressional
Quarterly, 5/10/22]
Within State Funds, $8.8 Billion Was Reserved For The Economic
Support Fund, $4 Billion For The Foreign Military Financing
Program, And $350 Million For Migration And Refugee Aid.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "Within State Department
funding, it would provide $8.8 billion for the Economic Support
Fund; $4 billion for the Foreign Military Financing program; and
$350 million for migration and refugee assistance." [Congressional
Quarterly, 5/10/22]
The Bill Authorized $900 Million For The Administration For
Children And Families To Grant Refugee Aid, $54 Million For CDC
Activities And Medical Support For Displaced Ukrainians, And $67
Million For Justice Department Activities Regarding Seizing
Forfeited Property. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Among
other provisions, it would authorize $900 million for the
Administration for Children and Families to provide refugee
assistance; $54 million for Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention public health activities and medical support for
displaced populations from Ukraine; and $67 million for Justice
Department activities related to seizing forfeited property related
to Russian aggression." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/10/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Additional Ukraine
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the adoption of "the
rule (H Res 1097) that would provide for floor consideration of [...]
legislation to provide supplemental funding for Ukraine (HR 7691)." The
vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a
vote of 217-202. [House Vote 144,
5/10/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/10/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7691;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1097]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Additional Ukraine
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order
the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 1097) that would provide for floor
consideration of [...] legislation to provide supplemental funding for
Ukraine (HR 7691)." The vote was on a motion to order the previous
question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 218-203. [House
Vote 143, 5/10/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
5/10/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
7691;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1097]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Recommitting The FY 2025 Defense
Appropriations. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted against , according to
Congressional Quarterly, the "motion to recommit the bill to the House
Appropriations Committee." The vote was on the motion to recommit. The
underlying legislation was the FY 2025 Defense Appropriations. The House
rejected the motion by a vote of 202 to 211. [House Vote 330,
6/28/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/28/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8774]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Defense Funds
For Aid To Ukraine. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted against ,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 57 that would
prohibit the use of funding provided by the bill for assistance to
Ukraine." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was
the FY 2025 Defense Appropriations. The House rejected the amendment by
a vote of 76 to 335. [House Vote 324,
6/27/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/27/24;
Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1073;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8774]
2024: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Prohibiting Aid To
Ukraine. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted against , according to
Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 19 that would prohibit the use
funds provided by the bill for assistance to Ukraine." The vote was on
the amendment. The underlying legislation was the FY 2025 State-Foreign
Operations Appropriations. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
70 to 342. [House Vote 307,
6/27/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/27/24;
Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1043;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8771]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Withheld
FY 2024 Ukraine Aid Until The President Were To Submit A Report On A
Strategy For U.S. Involvement In Ukraine. In July 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which would
"require the president, in coordination with the Defense and State
departments, to submit a report to the congressional defense and foreign
committees, within 90 days of the bill's enactment, on a strategy for
U.S. involvement in Ukraine. It would stipulate that no funding
authorized by the bill would be available for Ukraine until the report
is submitted. It also would require the departments to brief such
committees, within 45 days of report's submission, on plans to
implement the strategy." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment.
The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 129 to 301. [House Vote
306, 7/13/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
7/13/23; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
2670;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
228]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Barred
The Use Of Federal Funds To Provide Security Assistance To Ukraine. In
July 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
against an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024, which would "prohibit the use of federal funds to
provide security assistance for Ukraine." The vote was on the adoption
of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 70 to
358. [House Vote 304,
7/13/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/13/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2670;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
226]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Removed
$300 Million In FY 2024 Defense Funding For Ukraine. In July 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an
amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024, which would "strike $300 million in funding authorized for
Ukraine." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 89 to 341. [House Vote 303,
7/13/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/13/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2670;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
225]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide , Within The Appropriated $13.6
Billion For Assisting Ukraine, $4 Billion For The State Department And
$2.8 Billion To The U.S. Agency For International Development. In
March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for
the second portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which
would "provide approximately $13.6 billion to assist Ukraine against
Russian aggression. In thid section, it would provide $4 billion for
the State Department and $2.8 billion for the U.S. Agency for
International Development." The vote was on the motion to concur in the
Senate amendment with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this
vote was the second portion of the bill. The House concurred with the
Senate by a vote of 260-171. After resolving differences, the bill was
sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 66,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide , Within The Appropriated $13.6
Billion In Ukrainian Assistance, About $1.4 Billion For Migration Aid
To Ukrainian Refugees, $1.1 Billion For Foreign Assistance Programs For
Ukraine And Neighboring Nations, And $650 Million To The State
Department Foreign Military Financing Program. In March 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the second
portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which "Within total
funding, it would provide approximately $1.4 billion for migration
assistance to Ukrainian refugees; $1.1 billion for foreign assistance
programs for Ukraine and neighboring countries, including to address
economic needs and government continuity; and $650 million for the
State Department Foreign Military Financing program." The vote was on
the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with a House amendment. The
bill was divided and this vote was the second portion of the bill. The
House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 260-171. After resolving
differences, the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House
Vote 66, 3/9/22;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2471]
One Half Of The Ukrainian Aid Would Provide Humanitarian Aid For
Ukrainian Refugees And Displaced Individuals, Including Emergency
Food Aid And Helping Respond To Economic Necessities In Ukraine And
Neighboring Nations, Like Cybersecurity And Energy Problems.
According to CNN, "Much of the other half of the aid would provide
humanitarian support for refugees fleeing Ukraine and people
displaced within the country, including emergency food assistance,
as well as help to respond to the economic needs in Ukraine and
neighboring countries, such as cybersecurity and energy issues."
[CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $1.4 Billion To The State Department To Provide
Migration Support To Ukrainian Refugees After More Than 2 Million
Ukrainians Have Fled Their Country Due To The Russian Invasion.
According to Time, "$1.4 billion to the State Department will fund
migration and refugee assistance to provide support for refugee
outflows from Ukraine. More than 2 million Ukrainians have fled
their country in the 13 days since Russia began its invasion,
according to a tracker from the U.N. refugee agency." [Time,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $1.76 Billion To Support Ukraine In Meeting
Their Macroeconomic And Governmental Needs, Like Protecting Their
Electrical Grid. According to Time, "$1.76 billion will go
towards helping Ukraine respond to macroeconomic and governmental
needs such as protecting its electrical grid from disruption."
[Time,
3/9/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide , Within The Appropriated $13.6
Billion In Ukrainian Assistance, $100 Million For Agriculture
Department Foreign Agricultural Aid To Ukraine. In March 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the second
portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which would "provide
$100 million for Agriculture Department foreign agricultural assistance
to Ukraine." The vote was on the motion to concur in the Senate
amendment with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this vote was
the second portion of the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a
vote of 260-171. After resolving differences, the bill was sent to the
President and became law. [House Vote 66,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide , Within The Appropriated $13.6
Billion In Ukrainian Assistance, $25 Million To The U.S. Agency For
Global Media To Aid Media Capacity And Combat Disinformation In
Ukraine. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the second portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus
Appropriations, which would provide "$25 million for the U.S. Agency
for Global Media to support media capacity and address disinformation in
Ukraine." The vote was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment
with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this vote was the
second portion of the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a
vote of 260-171. After resolving differences, the bill was sent to the
President and became law. [House Vote 66,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize $3 Billion In Presidential
Drawdown Authority To Provide Emergency Foreign Military Aid In FY
2022. In March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted for the second portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations,
which would "authorize $3 billion in presidential drawdown authority to
provide emergency foreign military assistance in fiscal 2022." The vote
was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with a House
amendment. The bill was divided and this vote was the second portion of
the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 260-171.
After resolving differences, the bill was sent to the President and
became law. [House Vote 66,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide $13.6 Billion To Assist Ukraine
Against Russia's Aggression, Including $6.5 Billion To The Defense
Department To Restore U.S. Defense Articles Provided To Ukraine And For
Personnel, Operations, Procurement And Costs Associated To Ukraine. In
March 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for
the first portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which would
"provide approximately $13.6 billion to assist Ukraine against Russian
aggression. In this section, it would provide $6.5 billion for the
Defense Department, including $3.5 billion to replenish U.S. defense
articles provided to Ukraine and $3 billion for personnel, operations,
procurement and other expenses related to responding to the situation in
Ukraine." The vote was on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment
with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this vote was the first
portion of the bill. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote of
361-69. After resolving differences, the bill was sent to the President
and became law. [House Vote 65,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
The Bill Provided A Total Of $13.6 Billion In Ukrainian Aid For
Additional Humanitarian, Security And Economic Assistance.
According to CNN, "The $13.6 billion would provide additional
humanitarian, security and economic assistance for Ukraine and
allies in the region." [CNN,
3/9/22]
Half Of The Ukrainian Aid Would Be Utilized To Deploy Troops In
The Region And Provide Military Equipment To Ukraine. According to
CNN, "Roughly half of the aid package would be used to deploy troops
to the region and send defense equipment to Ukraine, according to a
summary of the bill provided by the House Appropriations Committee."
[CNN,
3/9/22]
The Biden Administration Requested $10 Billion In Ukrainian
Assistance, But The Bill Provided More Due To The Crisis Worsening
And Pleas From The Ukrainian President For More Defense Equipment.
According to Time, "The Biden Administration originally called on
lawmakers to approve $10 billion in aid to Ukraine, but bipartisan
efforts and staunch support from the House led that figure to grow
in the face of a worsening Russian onslaught and pleas from
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky for more equipment." [Time,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $3 Billion For European Command Operation
Mission Support, The Deployment Of Troops In The Region And
Intelligence Aid, And $3.5 Billion To Restore Defense Equipment
That Was Sent To Ukraine. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"The supplemental total includes $6.5 billion for the Defense
Department, including $3.0 billion for European Command operations
mission support, the deployment of personnel to the region, and
intelligence support; and $3.5 billion to replenish U.S. stocks of
equipment sent to Ukraine through drawdown." [Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Appropriate $59.4 Million For The Justice
Department To Investigate And Respond To Cyber Threats And Russian
Sanctions Violations, Including $43.6 Million To The FBI. In March
2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the
first portion of the Fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which would
"provide $59.4 million for the Justice Department, intended for
investigating and responding to cyber threats and Russian sanctions
violations, including $43.6 million for the FBI." The vote was on the
motion to concur in the Senate amendment with a House amendment. The
bill was divided and this vote was the first portion of the bill. The
House concurred with the Senate by a vote of 361-69. After resolving
differences, the bill was sent to the President and became law. [House
Vote 65, 3/9/22;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/9/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2471]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize $345 Million To Assist Former
Soviet Countries Through A Cooperative Threat Reduction Program And
$300 Million To Ukraine For Security Assistance. In December 2021,
Fitzpatrick voted for the National Defense Authorization Act For FY 2022
which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "authorize $300
million for cooperative programs with Israel; $345 million for a
cooperative threat reduction program assisting former Soviet Union
countries; and $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine." The
vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 363-70. The
bill was sent to President Biden and it ultimately became law. [House
Vote 405, 12/7/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
12/7/21; Congressional Actions,
S.
1605]
The Bill Increased The Foreign Aid To Ukraine By $50 Million,
Which Would Support Ukrainian Security Forces, To Counter Russian
Efforts To Build Forces Near The Ukrainian Border. According to
CBS News, "While Russia continues to build up forces near Ukraine's
border, prompting concern in the U.S. and Western Europe, the U.S.
plans to send more aid to Ukrainian security forces --- the NDAA
authorizes a $50 million increase in assistance for this purpose."
[CBS News,
12/8/21]
The Bill Would Maintain U.S. Ability To "Resist A Fait Accompli
Against Taiwan." According to CNN, "The bill includes a 'statement
of policy on Taiwan,' saying it is US policy to maintain the ability
of the United States to resist a fait accompli against Taiwan, that
would 'jeopardize the security' of the Taiwanese people, the bill
states." [CNN,
12/8/21]
The Bill Would Provide $300 Million To The Ukraine Security
Assistance Initiative And "$150 Million For Baltic Security
Cooperation." According to Congressional Quarterly, "Those funds
would accompany $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative, which provides support for the Ukrainian armed forces,
and $150 million for Baltic security cooperation." [Congressional
Quarterly, 12/7/21]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Implementation Of A
Bilateral Security Agreement With Ukraine. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick
voted against , according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 15
that would prohibit the use of funds provided by the bill to implement,
administer or enforce the bilateral security agreement between the U.S.
and Ukraine." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation
was the FY 2025 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 76 to 334. [House Vote 304,
6/27/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/27/24;
Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1040;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8771]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Prohibited The Sale Or Transfer Of Cluster Munitions Technology To
Ukraine. In July 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which would "prohibit the sale
or transfer of cluster munitions or cluster munitions technology to
Ukraine." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 147 to 276. [House Vote 317,
7/13/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/13/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2670;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
243]
The Amendment Sought To Block Deliveries Of Cluster Munitions To
Ukraine. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Another amendment
from Greene to block deliveries of cluster munitions to Ukraine was
not adopted, 147-276, but the vote exposed fractions among both
parties on the issue. Forty-nine Democrats supported the provision,
while 121 Republicans opposed it." [Congressional Quarterly,
7/13/23]
July 2023: The Biden Administration Announced They Would Send
Explosives To The Front Lines In Ukraine, Despite Democratic
Concerns that The Munitions Could Harm Civilians. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "The Biden administration earlier this
month announced it would send the explosives, which release smaller
submunitions, to the front lines in Ukraine --- despite concerns
from many Democratic lawmakers that the dual-purpose improved
conventional munitions, or DPICMs, would harm civilians."
[Congressional Quarterly,
7/13/23]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Defense Funds
For Aid To Ukraine. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted against ,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 37 that would
stipulate that none of the funds made available by the bill could be
used for assistance to Ukraine." The vote was on the amendment. The
underlying legislation was the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization
Act. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 74 to 343. [House
Vote 261, 6/13/24;
Congressional Quarterly,
6/13/24; Congressional
Actions,
H.Amdt.973;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8070]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize The President To Lend Or Lease
Defense Equipment In FY 2022 And 2023 To Ukraine And Eastern European
Nations To Counter Russian Aggression. In April 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Ukraine Democracy
Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022, which would "authorize the president, in
fiscal years 2022 and 2023, to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine
and Eastern European countries impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine
to bolster those countries' defense capabilities and protect civilians
from potential invasion or ongoing military aggression by Russia. It
would waive certain statutory requirements for such lend-lease
agreements, including requirements that limit loans to a maximum period
of five years and hold recipients liable for all costs incurred by the
lease, including costs for damaged or destroyed weapons. It would
require the president, within 60 days of enactment, to establish
expedited procedures for the delivery of any defense article loaned or
leased under the bill's provisions. It would allow the president to
delegate authority under the bill's provisions only to an official
appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 417-10, thus the bill
was sent to the President and ultimately became law. [House Vote 141,
4/28/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/28/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
3522]
The Bill Eliminated Certain Bureaucratic Requirements And
Facilitated Deliveries Of U.S. Military Aid To Ukraine As They
Countered Russian Aggression. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said the House will vote
Thursday on a measure (S 3522) that, if enacted, could eliminate
some bureaucratic requirements and speed up deliveries of U.S.
military aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against a renewed
Russian offensive." [Congressional Quarterly,
4/28/22]
The Bill Waived Several Legal Requirements That Slowed The
Transfer Of Military Equipment To Ukraine By Expanding The
President's Authority Under The Arms Export Control Act. According
to Congressional Quarterly, "If enacted, the new measure would waive
several legal requirements currently in place that have slowed the
transfer of weapons to Ukraine by broadening President Joe Biden's
authorities under the Arms Export Control Act." [Congressional
Quarterly, 4/28/22]
The Bill Waived Ukraine From Financial Liability If The Military
Equipment Were To Become Damaged Or Destroyed And Waived Time Limits
On The Weapon's Leases. According to Congressional Quarterly, "It
would also release Ukraine from financial liability if the weapons
are damaged or destroyed and would waive time limits on the leases
of those weapons." [Congressional Quarterly,
4/28/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Ukraine Democracy
Defense Lend-Lease Act Of 2022. In April 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "adoption of the
rule (H Res 1065) that would provide for House consideration of the
Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S 3522). The rule would
provide for up to one hour of general debate on the bill." The vote was
on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of
220-205. [House Vote 140,
4/28/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/28/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
3522;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1065]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Ukraine Democracy
Defense Lend-Lease Act Of 2022. In April 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to order
the previous question (thus limiting debate and possibility of
amendment) on the rule (H Res 1065) that would provide for House
consideration of the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S 3522).
The rule would provide for up to one hour of general debate on the
bill." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The
House agreed to the motion by a vote of 218-204. [House Vote 139,
4/28/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/28/22;
Congressional Actions, S.
3522;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1065]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Express The House's Commitment To
Supporting Ukraine Against Russia's Military Aggression. In March
2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for a
resolution that would "express the House of Representatives' commitment
to supporting Ukraine against Russian military aggression. Specifically,
it would state that the House supports Ukraine's sovereignty and
territorial integrity; demands an immediate ceasefire and the full
withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory; commits to
providing defense and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine; backs the
continued use of sanctions in coordination with U.S. allies to
economically isolate Russia in response to its aggression against
Ukraine; and reaffirms its 'ironclad commitment' to the NATO principle
of collective defense. Among other provisions, it also would state that
the House will never recognize or support any Russian-controlled
government installed through the use of force; reiterates that Crimea
and the territories controlled by Russian-controlled governments in
Donetsk and Luhansk are sovereign Ukrainian territory; pledges to
support U.S. and European energy independence from Russian energy
imports; demands the immediate release of individuals detained in Russia
for protesting Russian aggression against Ukraine; and commits to
ensuring Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is held accountable for
permitting the use of Belarusian territory for Russia's invasion of
Ukraine." The vote was on passage. The House passed the resolution by a
vote of 426-3. [House Vote 51,
3/2/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/2/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
956]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted For The Ukraine Supplemental Bill. In April
2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the
bill, as amended, that would provide a total of $60.8 billion for
security assistance to Ukraine and to replenish U.S. stockpiles of
weapons and other military equipment previously provided to Ukraine. It
would provide $48.4 billion for the Defense Department's response to
the ongoing situation in Ukraine, which includes $13.8 billion for the
Ukrainian Security Assistance Initiative. It would provide $7.3 billion
to support U.S. military deployments and operations in Europe. It would
provide $2 billion in bilateral security assistance for Ukraine, and
$9.5 billion in forgivable loans to Ukraine. It would provide $26
million for the Defense and State departments and U.S. Agency for
International Development inspectors general to oversee how U.S.
military and financial assistance to Ukraine is being administered." The
vote was on passage. The House passed the bill a vote of 311 to 112.
[House Vote 151,
4/20/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8035]
The Bill Differed From The Senate-Passed Bill In That $9 Billion
Of The Funding Was Structured As A Loan. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "In one key difference from the
Senate-passed bill, over $9 billion in economic aid to Ukraine is
structured as a loan, though the president could waive the repayment
requirement unless Congress votes to block such waivers. That wasn't
enough to tamp down criticism from some in the House GOP."
[Congressional Quarterly,
4/20/24]
The House Freedom Caucus Opposed The Supplemental As It Was Not
Attached To Border Provisions. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "the need for bipartisan support was clear Thursday when
the Freedom Caucus, made up of 30 to 40 rebellious conservatives,
announced its opposition to the rule for the aid package because it
doesn't include border security legislation. Republicans control
the House with only a two-vote margin so Democratic support is
required to offset dozens of GOP defections. 'To secure the border,
we must kill the rule,' the Freedom Caucus said in a statement.
While Democrats appear willing to back the aid package rule, they
will not do so for the separate border bill (HR 3602), which
contains key provisions of an earlier, House-passed measure (HR 2)
that Democrats uniformly opposed, including tougher asylum
restrictions and resuming construction of a border wall. [...] Roy
said the separate border bill was 'just a sideshow that wasn't
going to result in anything.' He added that the rule under
consideration Thursday for the aid package 'will not include
anything that touches the border.'" Congressional Quarterly,
4/19/24]
2024: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted For The Ukraine Supplemental
Bill. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted against , according to
Congressional Quarterly, the "Roy, R-Texas, motion to recommit the bill
to the House Appropriations Committee." The vote was on the motion to
recommit. The underlying bill was the Ukraine supplemental
appropriations. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 88 to 336.
[House Vote 150,
4/20/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8035]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Striking All Non-Military Funding In
The Ukraine Supplemental Bill. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted
against , according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 4 that
would strike funding for several Health and Human Services Department
and State Department programs." The vote was on the amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 154 to 272. [House Vote 149,
4/20/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/24;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
893;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8035]
2024: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against Striking All Funding In
The Ukraine Supplemental Bill. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted
against , according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 2 that
would reduce each dollar amount in the bill to $0." The vote was on the
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 71 to 351.
[House Vote 148,
4/20/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/24;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
892;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8035]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Striking Sections From The Ukraine
Supplemental Funding Regarding Emergency Exits. In April 2024,
Fitzpatrick voted against , according to Congressional Quarterly,
"amendment no. 1 that would strike sections regarding unforeseen
emergency exits requiring immediate military assistance to a foreign
country or international organization, military education and training
and direct loans to NATO allies, major non-NATO allies and the
Indo-Pacific region." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected
the amendment by a vote of 105 to 319. [House Vote 147,
4/20/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/24;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
891;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8035]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Removed
The Federal Government's Extended Authority To Lend Or Lease Defense
Articles To Ukraine Through FY 2024. In July 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which would
"strike language that would extend through fiscal 2024 the federal
government's authority to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine."
The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 71 to 360. [House Vote 307,
7/13/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/13/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2670;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
229]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting Foreign Military Sales To
Ukraine. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted against , according to
Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 14 that would prohibit the use
of funds provided by the bill for foreign military sales to Ukraine."
The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was the FY
2025 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 61 to 350. [House Vote 303,
6/27/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/27/24;
Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1039;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8771]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Eliminated A Defense Bill Provision That Would Instruct A Feasibility
Study On The Creation Of A Center Of Excellence In Ukraine To Treat
Traumatic Injuries. In July 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which would "strike
language to direct the Defense Department to conduct a feasibility study
on the creation of a Center of Excellence in Ukraine to treat traumatic
injuries." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 95 to 332. [House Vote 305,
7/13/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 7/13/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2670;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
227]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The FY 2023 Omnibus Spending Package,
Which Provided $47.3 Billion In Supplemental Appropriations To Support
Ukraine. In December 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted to concur with the Senate amendment to the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which would "provide $47.3
billion in supplemental appropriations for aid to Ukraine, including
more than $27 billion for military operations, procurement and
development; $126 million for defense nuclear nonproliferation; $13
billion for economic support; and $2.4 billion for refugee assistance."
The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with the Senate
amendment by a vote of 225-201, thus bill was sent to President Biden
and ultimately became law. [House Vote 549,
12/23/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/23/22;
Congressional Actions, S.Amdt.
6552;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2617]
An Amendment Was Added To The FY 2023 Omnibus That Allowed The Use
Of Seized Assets Of Russian Oligarchs To Provide Financial
Assistance To Ukraine. According to Congressional Quarterly, "A
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., amendment would authorize use of seized
assets of Russian oligarchs to provide aid to the Ukrainian people."
[Congressional Quarterly,
12/23/22]
Within The Funds For Ukraine, $9 Billion Would Be Reserved For
Ukraine's Military To Pay For Training, Weapons, Logistics And
Salaries, And $12 Bill Would Be Reserved To Replenish U.S. Stocks
Of Equipment. According to CNN, "About $9 billion of the funding
will go to Ukraine's military to pay for a variety of things
including training, weapons, logistics support and salaries. Nearly
$12 billion will be used to replenish US stocks of equipment sent
to Ukraine through presidential drawdown authority." [CNN,
12/29/22]
Within The Funds For Ukraine, $13 Billion Would Economically
Support The Ukrainian Government And Other Funds Would Address
Humanitarian And Infrastructure Issues And The European Command
Operations. According to CNN, "Also, the law provides $13 billion
for economic support to the Ukrainian government. Other funds
address humanitarian and infrastructure needs, as well as support
European Command operations." [CNN,
12/29/22]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting Funding For The U.S.
Special Representative For Ukraine's Economic Recovery. In June 2024,
Fitzpatrick voted against , according to Congressional Quarterly,
"amendment no. 16 that would prohibit the use of funds provided by the
bill for the U.S. special representative for Ukraine's economic
recovery." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was
the FY 2025 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations. The House rejected
the amendment by a vote of 109 to 303. [House Vote 305,
6/27/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/27/24;
Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1041;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8771]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Instruct The U.S. Executive Direct Of Every
International Financial Institution To Advocate For The Suspension Of
All Debt Payments Owed By Ukraine And Provide Financial Aid To
Ukraine. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act
of 2022, which would "require the Treasury Department to instruct the
U.S. executive director at every international financial institution to
use the influence and vote of the U.S. to advocate that the institution
suspend all debt payments owed by Ukraine and provide financial
assistance to Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian refugees and the countries
they enter." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a
vote of 362-56, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 160,
5/11/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/11/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7081]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The Treasury And State Departments
To Collaborate With Other Governments And Commercial Credit
Organizations To Seek Debt Payment Relief For Ukraine. In May 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Ukraine
Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act of 2022, which would "require the
and State departments to coordinate with other governments and
commercial creditor groups to pursue debt payment relief for Ukraine."
The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 362-56,
thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 160,
5/11/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/11/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
7081]
The Bill Would Require The President To Annually Submit A Report
On Activities Taken Under The Bill. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "It would require the president to submit an annual
report to Congress on activities undertaken under the bill's
provisions." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/11/22]
The Bill Would Provide For A "National Interest Waiver By The
President" For Seven Years. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"It would provide for a national interest waiver by the president
and sunset the bill's provisions seven years after enactment."
[Congressional Quarterly,
5/11/22]
Ukraine Owes $21.7 Billion To Multilateral Banks, $6.5 Billion
To Government And $3.5 Billion To Commercial Creditors, Thus The
Debt Suspension Would Alleviate The $4.6 Billion Debt In 2022 For
Ukraine. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Ukraine owes
$21.7 billion to multilateral banks, including the International
Monetary Fund and the World Bank, $6.5 billion to government and
$3.5 billion to commercial creditors. Suspending debt payments
would free up $4.6 billion for Ukraine in 2022, according to a memo
from the committee." [Congressional Quarterly,
3/17/22]