This bill would block the federal government from spending money on military aid to Ukraine until the U.S. completes a border wall along the Mexico border and gains full operational control of that border. Right now, the U.S. sends military assistance to Ukraine to help defend itself against Russia's invasion. This bill would essentially pause that aid as a way to pressure the government to prioritize finishing the southern border wall first. The restriction would apply to any Defense Department funds or money designated for security assistance and cooperation with other countries. In practical terms, if this bill became law, Ukraine would stop receiving American military support until the border wall project is completed—which could take years or longer depending on construction progress and what "operational control" means in practice.

Secure America’s Borders First Act

Rosendale, Matthew M.

Secure America's Borders First Act This bill prohibits using federal funds to provide certain military assistance to Ukraine until a border wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border is completed and operation control of such border is achieved. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to funds made available to the Department of Defense and funds made available for security assistance or security cooperation.