The Senate Armed Services Committee approved $750 million in Ukraine aid for 2027 as part of a $1.15 trillion defense bill, signaling continued congressional support despite President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce assistance.
The Senate committee's approval of Ukraine aid highlights ongoing bipartisan support for the country within Congress, contrasting with President Trump's stated desire to reduce assistance and potentially impacting future U.S. foreign policy and military support.
The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to approve $750 million in aid for Ukraine as part of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This decision signals continued support for Ukraine from within Congress, even as President Donald Trump has sought to reduce U.S. assistance to Kyiv since his return to office.
The annual NDAA, which outlines funding and plans for the U.S. military, has an overall allocation of $1.15 trillion for defense in its 2027 version. The committee's proposed bill specifically designates $750 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), a program managed by the Pentagon that supplies arms to Ukraine through contracts with American defense companies.
Furthermore, the Senate bill includes provisions that bar the use of funds for any actions recognizing Russia's sovereignty over Ukrainian territory and mandates the provision of intelligence to Ukraine to support its military operations. The legislation will proceed through the full legislative process, requiring debate and approval from both chambers of Congress.
U.S. support for Ukraine has seen a significant decrease since the beginning of President Trump's second term, with military aid to Kyiv reportedly declining by 99% during his first year back in office. Since his inauguration in January 2025, Trump has not utilized the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) for new defense aid packages, a tool frequently employed by his predecessor, Joe Biden. Instead, the Trump administration has focused on selling weapons to Ukraine through NATO partners, utilizing the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).
Earlier in June, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve legislation that would provide billions of dollars in military assistance to Ukraine. However, this measure faces an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled Senate, where approval is unlikely without President Trump's endorsement.