Ukraine Support Act

Bill Number: H.R. 2913
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: International Affairs
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2026-06-08: Received in the Senate.
Last Updated: 2026-06-18T13:08:14Z

AI-Generated Summary

Ukraine Support Act (H.R. 2913)

Purpose This legislation authorizes ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine in response to Russia's invasion, covering diplomacy, security assistance, and sanctions. It aims to affirm U.S. commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, enhance security cooperation, and impose economic pressure on Russia.

Key Provisions

Title I – Diplomacy and Support for Ukraine:
Affirms U.S. support for Ukraine, condemns Russian actions including child kidnappings, and calls for Russian withdrawal and accountability.
Reaffirms NATO's importance and collective defense commitments.
Amends the BUILD Act to ease restrictions on support for Ukraine.
Establishes the Insurance for Ukraine Initiative for war risk insurance and a Special Coordinator for Ukrainian Reconstruction within the State Department.
Authorizes funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ($250 million for FY2026) and programs to counter Russian disinformation.
Creates a Ukraine Reconstruction Trust Fund financed by new taxes on Russian sovereign assets.
Requires a strategy for U.S.-European nuclear energy cooperation to reduce Russian influence.

Title II – Security Assistance:
Extends lend-lease authority through FY2028 and requires reports on loaned items.
Authorizes up to $8 billion in direct loans and foreign military financing for Ukraine and NATO allies.
Provides assistance to Baltic countries ($30 million in Foreign Military Financing and $4 million in other programs per country annually for FY2026–2028).
Extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through FY2027 with $300 million annually.
Mandates periodic reports on allied contributions and U.S.-Ukraine intelligence cooperation.

Title III – Sanctions and Export Controls:
Establishes a sanctions trigger based on presidential determinations regarding Russia's aggression, negotiation stance, or peace agreement violations (reviewed every 90 days).
Imposes sanctions on Russian financial institutions, oil/mining sectors, government officials, and specific targets (e.g., Crimea tunnel projects, Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant activities, Rosatom).
Targets price cap violators for Russian oil, SWIFT messaging services, Russian sovereign debt, Russia-North Korea cooperation, and child kidnappings.
Applies dual-use export controls to certain foreign-produced items destined for Russia.
Raises U.S. duties on Russian goods to at least 500% ad valorem.
Bans imports of energy products from refineries using Russian crude.
Imposes a 100% tax on interest and dividends from blocked Russian and Belarusian assets.
Includes implementation rules, penalties, exceptions for humanitarian aid and national security, a waiver process, and termination conditions tied to Russian compliance.
Creates a congressional review process for major changes to sanctions, requiring reports and joint resolutions for approval or disapproval.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Extends and expands lend-lease and loan authorities beyond prior limits.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to create the Ukraine Reconstruction Trust Fund and new taxes on Russian assets.
Introduces a new sanctions trigger mechanism and broadens export controls under the Export Control Reform Act.
Modifies the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act to close refinery loopholes.
Establishes new oversight and reporting requirements for executive actions on sanctions.

Potential Impacts

Government agencies: Increases reporting and coordination duties for the Departments of State, Defense, Commerce, Treasury, and the Director of National Intelligence; creates new offices and funding streams.
Citizens: May lead to higher costs for imported Russian goods due to tariffs; affects energy markets through sanctions on oil and nuclear sectors.
International relations: Strengthens U.S. alignment with Ukraine and NATO allies; pressures Russia economically and diplomatically; could influence European energy policies and nonproliferation efforts.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Ukrainian government and civilians.
Russian government, financial institutions, energy companies, and officials.
U.S. executive branch agencies and Congress.
NATO members, Baltic states, and European partners.
Private sector entities in insurance, finance, energy, and manufacturing.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Expands presidential authority to impose sanctions while adding congressional review for terminations or waivers, potentially affecting separation of powers.
Ties sanctions to determinations on war and negotiations, creating a structured but flexible framework.
Includes overrides of certain treaty obligations and new tax measures on foreign assets.
Emphasizes accountability for war crimes and child abductions under international law.

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Sponsor

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Cosponsors (43)

Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14], Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2], Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6], Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Recent Actions

2026-06-08: Received in the Senate.
2026-06-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-06-04: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 195 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H3877-3886) (Roll call 207)
2026-06-04: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 195 (Roll no. 207). (Roll call 207)
2026-06-04: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-06-04: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2913.
2026-06-04: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 518. (consideration: CR H3877-3894)
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-14: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill Versions

Ukraine Support Act — issued 2026-06-04 — PDF (94 pages)
Ukraine Support Act — issued 2025-04-14 — PDF (91 pages)