{"id":2186211,"date":"2024-02-25T14:49:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T19:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-foreign-aid-and-border-bill-filed-for-expedited-consideration-fitzpatrick-says\/"},"modified":"2024-02-25T14:52:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T19:52:57","slug":"house-foreign-aid-and-border-bill-filed-for-expedited-consideration-fitzpatrick-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-foreign-aid-and-border-bill-filed-for-expedited-consideration-fitzpatrick-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitzpatrick says House foreign aid and border bill filed for quick review"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-foreign-aid-and-border-bill-filed-for-expedited-consideration-fitzpatrick-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2186211&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Pushes for Expedited\u2062 Consideration of Bipartisan Foreign Aid \u200dBill<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Brian\u2062 Fitzpatrick (R-PA) is making a strong case for his bipartisan alternative to the Senate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mitch-mcconnell-leads-delegation-of-gop-senators-to-ukraine\/\" title=\"Mitch McConnell Leads Delegation of GOP Senators to Ukraine\">foreign aid package<\/a>, emphasizing\u2064 the need \u2064for urgent action. \u200dIn an \u200binterview with\u200c Margaret Brennan of CBS, Fitzpatrick expressed confidence in getting Republican leadership\u200b on board with the bill. He\u2063 highlighted the unique nature \u2062of their bipartisan bill, which is the\u200c only one\u2062 of its kind in the House.<\/p>\n<p>Fitzpatrick revealed that the bill, named the\u200c Defending Borders, \u200bDefending Democracies Act, has \u200dalready\u2063 been filed with the clerk for expedited consideration. This is a significant achievement, as such a process typically takes 30 days. However, Fitzpatrick and his team have found a way, with the help of a parliamentarian, to expedite the process to just\u200b seven days.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), addresses several \u200bcritical issues. It includes over $47 \u2062billion in\u200c aid to Ukraine\u200d for its ongoing\u200b conflict with Russia, $10 billion for\u200b Israel \u2064in its battle against\u2062 Hamas and other terrorist factions,\u200b $5 \u2064billion for the Indo-Pacific region,\u200c and \u200c$2\u2062 billion \u2062for U.S. Central Command \u2062operations. Notably,\u2062 the \u200dbill also \u200dincorporates border security measures, such\u200b as the reinstatement\u2062 of\u200b the &#8220;Remain in Mexico&#8221; policy for asylum-seekers.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their efforts, Fitzpatrick and \u200cGolden&#8217;s bill may face challenges in gaining broad \u200dsupport. Democrats have urged House Speaker Mike Johnson\u2063 (R-LA) to consider the Senate bill, a $118 billion \u200bnational security package. However, Johnson has dismissed \u2064the \u200bSenate bill, criticizing its failure \u200dto address the\u200d border crisis caused\u2062 by President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n<p>Fitzpatrick stressed the urgency of the situation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sinema-unleashes-on-republicans-who-rejected-border-deal-dont-come-to-arizona\/\" title=\"Sinema slams GOP for rejecting border deal: 'Stay away from Arizona\">citing recent events<\/a> in Ukraine and the \u200bdevastating\u200d impact of fentanyl. He emphasized that their\u2064 bill combines border security with foreign aid, addressing both critical issues simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>Golden, on the\u200c other hand, expressed\u200d openness to considering amendments related to humanitarian\u200d aid for their alternative bill. However, he emphasized the need to prioritize the most\u200d pressing\u2063 crises, including securing the border \u2063and preventing catastrophes in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>It remains \u200cto be seen \u2064how the House will proceed with \u2063the foreign aid package, but Fitzpatrick\u2063 and \u200dGolden are\u2063 determined\u200c to push \u2064for expedited consideration and\u2064 make \u200ba difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The \u200cWashington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the \u200cDefending Borders, Defending Democracy Act aim to support\u2064 countries struggling with border security?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Acy\u2064 Act, has already\u2064 gained significant support from both sides of the aisle. The bill aims to provide aid to countries struggling with border\u200c security and \u200dsupport democracies \u200daround the world. It comes at \u2062a critical time when the United States\u200c is facing ongoing challenges in global affairs. Fitzpatrick emphasized the \u200cimportance of \u200bbipartisan cooperation in addressing these\u200d issues and the \u200cneed for immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>The push for expedited consideration of the bill stems from concerns about the current Senate foreign aid package. Fitzpatrick criticized the package for not adequately addressing\u2062 the urgent needs\u200b of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-slams-proposed-gop-israel-aid-bill-latest-cynical-political-maneuver\/\" title=\"White House criticizes GOP Israel aid bill as a \"cynical political move\">countries facing security threats<\/a> and the erosion of democratic institutions. He argues that more needs\u2064 to be done to protect and support these countries, as their stability and democratic values are crucial to global peace\u2062 and security.<\/p>\n<p>During the interview, Fitzpatrick highlighted the success \u200bof his\u200b bipartisan efforts in gaining support for the \u200cbill. He expressed optimism in \u2063getting Republican leadership on board, emphasizing the \u2063common ground that exists among lawmakers on the importance of foreign aid. Fitzpatrick believes that his bill offers a viable alternative that can garner bipartisan support and deliver the necessary aid to countries in need.<\/p>\n<p>The Defending Borders, Defending Democracy Act outlines a comprehensive approach to foreign aid. It focuses on \u200bempowering countries to \u200bstrengthen their border security and\u200c support democratic institutions. The bill includes provisions for financial assistance, training, and capacity-building to help \u200bcountries combat security threats and promote democratic values.<\/p>\n<p>Fitzpatrick&#8217;s push for expedited consideration of the bill comes at a crucial time in global affairs. The world is \u200bwitnessing increasing threats \u200bto security and democratic values. It is essential for\u200b the United States to take a proactive approach \u2063and support countries facing\u200b these challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The bipartisan nature of the \u200bbill adds to its significance. In a time of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-says-there-is-absolutely-grounds-for-effort-to-oust-mccarthy-from-speakership\/\" title=\"AOC asserts strong grounds to remove McCarthy from speakership.\">heightened political polarization<\/a>, the collaboration between Republicans and Democrats sends a powerful message that\u200b protecting global stability and democracy transcends party lines. It demonstrates a commitment to the\u2064 principles of bipartisan cooperation and\u200c the importance \u200dof addressing\u200d urgent issues.<\/p>\n<p>As the bill gains support and momentum, Fitzpatrick is \u2063urging his colleagues\u2063 to prioritize its consideration and work towards its swift passage. He recognizes the pressing need for action and the opportunity for the United States to play a significant role in\u2063 shaping \u200ba more secure\u200b and democratic \u2062world.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick&#8217;s push for expedited consideration of the bipartisan Defending Borders, Defending\u2064 Democracy Act highlights the urgent need for action in addressing global affairs. The \u2064bill offers a comprehensive approach to foreign aid, focusing on border security and supporting\u2064 democratic values. With significant support \u2062from \u200cboth Republicans and Democrats, this bill provides a viable alternative to the \u200bcurrent Senate foreign aid package. It\u200c is time for lawmakers to come together, prioritize the bill&#8217;s consideration, and work towards\u200c its swift\u2062 passage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) highlighted his bipartisan alternative to the Senate foreign aid package, filed in the House for &#8220;expedited consideration.&#8221; CBS&#8217; Margaret Brennan asked Fitzpatrick and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), his cosponsor, if they believed Republican leadership could be persuaded to take action on this matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":381,"featured_media":2186212,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23031696313512-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2186211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23031696313512-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186211","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/381"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2186211"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2186211\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2186212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2186211"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2186211"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2186211"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}