WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after the Senate passed the national security supplemental package with bipartisan support. The legislation provides aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza and Ukraine. It also includes provisions to help stem the flow of fentanyl in the United States and additional funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which helps to protect houses of worship and other nonprofits from security threats. Peters recently spoke on the Senate floor to advocate for passing the legislation.   

“Today, I voted to pass this critical legislation to protect our national security and defend democracy around the world. This package delivers vital aid to our allies and partners in Ukraine and Israel, as well as support to Taiwan to counter aggression from the Chinese Communist Party. It also provides significant humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians in Gaza and Ukraine impacted by ongoing conflicts. The legislation also helps address security threats here at home by taking on the traffickers and cartels responsible for spreading deadly fentanyl in our communities, and providing resources to help houses of worship protect their congregations from security threats and attacks. While I am disappointed that Republicans refused to pass commonsense, bipartisan measures to strengthen our nation’s border security as part of this package, I urge the House to quickly bring this bill to the floor so that we can show the world that the United States continues to stand alongside our allies as they fight to preserve global stability.” 

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