Rep. Thomas Massie has launched laws to forestall Joe Biden from forgiving Ukraine’s $4.65 billion debt to American taxpayers.
On Wednesday, State Division spokesperson Matthew Miller introduced that the Biden administration can be taking steps to cancel loans given to the Ukrainian authorities.
“Now we have taken the step that was outlined within the legislation to cancel these loans,” Miller mentioned throughout the press briefing.
Miller famous that Congress might nonetheless block the transfer — and Rep. Massie was as much as the problem.
Reuters reports, “President Joe Biden has ordered officers to hurry as a lot assist to Ukraine as potential earlier than he leaves workplace on Jan. 20 amid issues President-elect Donald Trump might restrict U.S. assist.”
On Wednesday night, hours after the press briefing, Rep. Massie launched laws to cease the trouble.
“On his approach out, Joe Biden is making an attempt to forgive $4.65 billion of debt Ukraine owes America’s taxpayers. I simply launched H.J.Res 224 to cease this ‘America Final’ coverage from taking impact,” the congressman wrote in a submit on X.
On his approach out, Joe Biden is making an attempt to forgive $4.65 billion of debt Ukraine owes America’s taxpayers. I simply launched H.J.Res 224 to cease this “America Final” coverage from taking impact. pic.twitter.com/YknWf1YaiA
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) November 20, 2024
The decision states that “Congress disapproves the proposal regarding the indebtedness of the Authorities of Ukraine submitted by the President of the US to Congress on November 18, 2024.”
Rep. Massie advised The Gateway Pundit that he might be able to pressure a vote on the matter.
Wednesday was the final day Congress was in a position to file the decision.
Republican Senator Rand Paul has put ahead the same decision within the Senate.
It is a breaking information story. The Gateway Pundit will likely be offering updates as extra data turns into accessible.
