Who Stands With Americans?H.R. 8036 · 118th Congress
Indo-Pacific aid, $8B
Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
What it does
About $8 billion in military aid and financing for Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific partners.
Outcome
Passed the House on April 20, 2024 and was folded into H.R. 815, which became law on April 24, 2024.
The test
| Pillar | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Who lobbied for it, and who against? | Hurts Americans | Defense contractors benefit from the procurement funds. |
| America first | Does it keep resources in America, or send money, weapons and troops abroad? | Hurts Americans | $8 billion sent abroad. |
Votes counted: House 385–34 on Apr 20, 2024.