US House Approves $2.1Bln Capitol Security Bill With $1Bln For Relocating Afghan Allies

�WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 30th July, 2021) The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $2.1 billion emergency spending measure to enhance security at the US Capitol that includes $1 billion for relocating Afghan interpreters and their families, just hours after the Senate passed the measure in a unanimous vote.

The House passed the legislation with a 416-11 vote, sending the bill to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.