Beyond military costs, what other domestic and international needs are part of the request?

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The request also includes farm aid, Ebola response, and domestic infrastructure plus embassy security funding

Beyond military costs linked to the Iran conflict, the White House supplemental funding request includes more than US$11 billion in farm aid, US$1.4 billion to respond to Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and elsewhere, and domestic infrastructure spending such as US$1 billion for the renovation of Penn Station in New York and US$500 million for restoration and construction projects in Washington. It also asks for US$300 million for the State Department for embassy security and construction in countries around Iran, alongside US$768 million for the Energy Department for nuclear and energy security related to Iran.
Farm aid for producers affected by trade and tariff fallout
The package includes more than US$11 billion in farm aid. The funding is tied to impacts on farmers from trade disruptions and economic fallout that are described as linked partly to Trump’s tariff policies.
Ebola response funding in central Africa and beyond
The request sets aside US$1.4 billion to respond to Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and elsewhere. This is presented as part of the broader supplemental spending beyond the Pentagon’s Iran-related costs.
Embassy security and construction around Iran
For international needs, the proposal asks for US$300 million for the State Department for embassy security and construction in countries around Iran. It also includes nearly US$768 million for the Energy Department for nuclear and energy security related to Iran.
Domestic infrastructure projects including Penn Station and Washington restorations
The request includes US$1 billion for the renovation of Penn Station in New York. It also includes US$500 million for restoration and construction projects in Washington, which are listed alongside the farm aid and health response items as additional non-military components.

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