Pelosi Statement on President Biden’s Supplemental Request for Ukraine Assistance

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Biden requested $33 billion in supplemental funding for aid to Ukraine:

"President Biden's strong, values-based request for more security, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine reflects what is needed to help them defend not only their nation, but democracy itself. When the House takes up this request, we look forward to a strong, bipartisan vote.

"The assistance appropriated by Congress has made a significant difference for Ukraine, but much more is needed to fight back against Putin's brutal aggression. The forthcoming supplemental package will deliver critical funding including for more defensive systems and weaponry, support for Ukraine's energy and health care infrastructure, and food assistance to address a growing hunger crisis around the globe stemming from this conflict.

"The House is working on every front to support Ukraine. Today, we send to President Biden's desk legislation to revive the consequential Lend-Lease initiative that turned the tide of World War II and will ensure the efficient delivery of further supplies to Ukraine and other Eastern European nations. Yesterday, the House passed new legislation to seize assets belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarchs who are funding this invasion and sell them to fund Ukraine's eventual reconstruction.

"Today, and every day, Congress and the Country remain ironclad in our commitment to backing the brave people of Ukraine as they carry on this righteous fight."