House Republicans who want to see Ukraine aid passed into law have started to brainstorm options for moving it forward as Speaker Mike Johnson appears unlikely to bring up the Senate-passed supplemental package in its current form.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., told reporters on Wednesday that he’s working on a legislative “framework” that would address Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the border, providing an alternative to the Senate’s bill. He said he was working with a “handful” of other Republicans and some Democrats on the proposal, which he plans to unveil in the next day or so.
“Personally, I would support it,” Fitzpatrick said of the Senate package, “but I don’t think it has the votes.”
