On the recordSeptember 28, 2023
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 730, I call up the bill (H.R. 5692) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 730, the bill is considered read. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 5692 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, namely: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide (including transfer of funds) For an additional amount for ``Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide'', for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, $300,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2025, which shall be for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative: Provided, That such funds shall be available to the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to provide assistance, including training; equipment; lethal assistance; logistics support, supplies and services; salaries and stipends; sustainment; and intelligence support to the military and national security forces of Ukraine, and to other forces or groups recognized by and under the authority of the Gov…





