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Senate's $118bn Border Security and Aid Bill Faces Bipartisan Opposition

The proposed legislation, aimed at bolstering border security and providing military aid to Ukraine and Israel, encounters resistance from both Republicans and Democrats.

The US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 31, 2024.
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US House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., walks to give his inaugural floor speech as Speaker at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 31, 2024.
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Overview

  • The US Senate has introduced a $118bn bill aimed at enhancing border security and providing aid to Israel and Ukraine, facing uncertain prospects amid bipartisan opposition.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson has criticized the bill for not being stringent enough on migrants, while some Senate Democrats argue it dismantles protections for migrants.
  • The bill proposes emergency powers to refuse or expel migrants, with triggers based on the number of migrants encountered by border officials.
  • Significant funding is allocated for border enforcement, military aid to Ukraine and Israel, and efforts to deter China, with opposition from both Republicans and Democrats.
  • Despite President Biden's support, the bill's passage is threatened by opposition in both the Senate and the House, with critics citing various concerns from border security to asylum policies.