US House to vote on Ukraine aid bill in early June after leadership bypass, source says

The U.S. House of Representatives is tentatively expected to vote on the Ukraine Support Act during the first week of June, a source familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent on May 14.

The bipartisan legislation would reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine, expand sanctions against Russia, and authorize additional military and financial assistance for Kyiv.

Supporters of the bill moved to force a vote through a discharge petition, a procedure that allows lawmakers to bypass House leadership and bring legislation directly to the floor. The petition secured its required 218th signature on May 13.

Under House rules, a successful discharge petition can circumvent the authority of House Speaker Mike Johnson over the legislative agenda.

"It required seven legislative days before it could be brought to the floor. Right now, we're tracking that first week of June," the source said.