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It\u2019s a key pillar of U.S. support for the war-torn country alongside Presidential Drawdown Authority, used to transfer weapons to Ukraine from U.S. stockpiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Defense Department\u2019s $500 million funding request in the proposal for fiscal year 2025 would provide money to arm Indo-Pacific partners, such as Taiwan and the Philippines, under both authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe current environment in the Indo-Pacific region requires new approaches beyond the authorities developed for countering violent extremist organizations,\u201d the Pentagon proposal states. \u201cUSAI has proven an effective tool in bolstering partner capabilities by expanding or creating opportunities for additional procurement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the House\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/congress\/2024\/05\/14\/house-defense-bill-retains-spending-caps-creates-dod-talent-officer\/\" target=\"_blank\">draft text of the FY25 defense policy bill<\/a> does not include the requested authorization for an Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative or the $500 million in funding to arm security partners in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House Armed Services Committee is scheduled to mark up the legislation on Wednesday, when lawmakers will have the opportunity to add amendments to the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/congress\/2024\/04\/24\/congress-sends-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-package-to-presidents-desk\/#:~:text=Congress%20sends%20Ukraine%2C%20Israel%2C%20Taiwan%20aid%20package%20to%20president's%20desk,-By%20Bryant%20Harris&#038;text=The%20Senate%20overwhelmingly%20passed%2079,months%20of%20delays%20in%20Congress.\" target=\"_blank\">$95 foreign aid bill Congress passed in April<\/a> included nearly $4 billion in military aid for Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies. 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