The government funding bill contains $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine, which Biden has signed.

• Through September, the government will continue to operate with funding provided by President Joe Biden, who also authorized $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine.
• The funds allocated for Ukraine will be utilized for aiding refugees escaping Russia's invasion as well as for procuring defensive weapons and military training.
• Next month, Biden will journey to Brussels for a meeting with NATO leaders.

On Tuesday, President Biden signed a $1.5 trillion bill that funds federal operations until September and provides billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine to combat the Russian invasion.

To prevent a government shutdown, a spending plan had to be approved by Washington by the end of the day.

The bill contains $13.6 billion to aid Ukraine, which is part of a broader U.S. initiative to strengthen Ukrainian defense, hinder Russia's economy, and assist civilians affected by the conflict. This funding will cover the cost of defensive military equipment and training, as well as aid for Ukrainian refugees, both within the country and in neighboring nations.

Biden announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will increase its support to Ukraine as they defend their country. He stated that this move will enable the U.S. to better address the growing humanitarian needs of the Ukrainian people.

Biden approved funding for Ukraine hours before Zelenskyy's address to Congress, and then signed the bill shortly after announcing his travel plans to Brussels for a summit about Russia's attack on Ukraine.

The bill ensures that the U.S. can continue its efforts in Ukraine while mitigating some risks at home. The government will prevent a shutdown, which could harm the economy and leave federal workers jobless temporarily.

Congress passed multiple stopgap plans to keep the lights on, and the bill provides enough money to cover federal spending through the end of the fiscal year Sept. 30.

Another funding bill will need to be approved by lawmakers before the midterm elections.

The coronavirus relief plan did not receive the $15.6 billion in supplemental funding that was initially included. The White House has warned that their efforts to control and treat infections will be hindered if Congress does not approve additional aid.

The Senate Republicans could prevent the Democratic-held House from passing more pandemic relief money to Biden's desk.