Courtney Votes to Pass Ukraine Support Act

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement after voting to pass the Ukraine Support Act, a bill which would provide additional reconstruction and military financing authorization for Ukraine and impose economic sanctions on Russia for its egregious war of aggression on Ukraine and brazen attacks on NATO nations. The bill passed the House by a vote of 226-195.

"Passage of the Ukraine Support Act sends a clear message to our European partners and allies that Congress remains committed to upholding our shared values and security," Courtney said. "Over four years since Russia launched its brutal invasion, Putin is further escalating his war by launching new attacks on civilians in Ukraine and, recently, a drone strike on an apartment building in our NATO ally Romania. The brave people of Ukraine are defending their homeland and freedom. Supporting them strengthens our own security. I urge the Senate to pass the Ukraine Support Act immediately."

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