To provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to protect civilian populations in Ukraine from Russian military invasion, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine and Eastern European countries for fiscal years 2026-2027, waiving standard Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act restrictions. It relies on exemptions, grants, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Foreign Policy and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
Government of Ukraine (defense procurement) could gain revenue opportunities, Eastern European governments (defense assistance recipients) could gain revenue opportunities, and U.S. defense contractors and manufacturers could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
U.S. taxpayers (financial liability) could face higher costs.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine and Eastern European countries for fiscal years 2026-2027, waiving standard Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act restrictions...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine and Eastern European countries for fiscal years 2026-2027, waiving standard Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act restrictions.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes the President to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine and Eastern European countries for fiscal years 2026-2027, waiving standard Foreign Assistance Act and Arms Export Control Act restrictions.
Policy Domains
HR 1158-119 (Full Bill)
Identified Gains
- Government of Ukraine (defense procurement)
- Eastern European governments (defense assistance recipients)
- U.S. defense contractors and manufacturers
- Congressional oversight bodies
Identified Costs
- U.S. taxpayers (financial liability)
Sponsors
Joe Wilson
R-SC | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Cohen) …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Eastern European governments (defense assistance recipients), Government of Ukraine (defense procurement)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given that term in section 47 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2794)
Governments of Eastern European countries impacted by the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine (specific countries not enumerated in the bill text)
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