The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a nearly $900 billion military spending bill for fiscal year 2026, which begins on October 1.

The bill was passed by a vote of 231 to 196. The lower house of the US Congress was largely divided along party lines. Seventeen Democrats—the House minority—voted in favor of the bill, and only four Republicans—the House majority—abstained.

The bill includes a provision that would allocate $400 million for military aid to Ukraine. These funds are planned to be allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). It provides that the US Department of War will conclude contracts with manufacturers, and not provide equipment and funds directly from American arsenals.

Also, the lawmakers included a provision according to which the Pentagon must notify them if the US administration decides to cancel or suspend the provision of assistance to Ukraine that was previously approved by Congress.

The Senate is considering its version of this bill. Once passed, the final document will be developed in a special committee. Only after that will it be submitted to US President Donald Trump for signing into law.