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: 2026-07-20: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
Last Updated: 2026-07-25T04:38:23Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose The Ukraine Support Act (H.R. 2913) authorizes expanded U.S. diplomatic, security, economic, and sanctions-related support for Ukraine in response to Russia's full-scale invasion. It aims to affirm U.S. commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, deter Russian aggression, counter disinformation, and facilitate reconstruction while imposing costs on Russia.

Key Provisions

Title I (Diplomacy and Support for Ukraine): Affirms support for Ukraine and condemns Russian war crimes, including the forced transfer of Ukrainian children. Reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO and its Article 5 collective defense obligations. Amends the BUILD Act to facilitate support for Ukraine. Establishes vessel war risk insurance eligibility for shipments to/from Ukraine and creates an Insurance for Ukraine Initiative. Codifies a Special Coordinator for Ukrainian Reconstruction within the Department of State. 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 revenues from new taxes on Russian assets. Directs a strategy for U.S.-European nuclear energy cooperation to reduce Russian influence.
Title II (Security Assistance): Extends lend-lease authority through FY2028 and authorizes up to $8 billion in direct loans and foreign military financing for Ukraine and NATO allies. Provides assistance to Baltic countries for military and border security capacity building. Extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through FY2027 with annual authorizations of $300 million. Requires periodic reports on allied military contributions and U.S.-Ukraine intelligence cooperation.
Title III (Sanctions and Export Controls): Establishes a recurring "sanctions trigger determination" process based on Russian aggression, refusal to negotiate, or violations of peace agreements. Mandates sanctions on Russian financial institutions, energy/mining sectors, government officials, and entities involved in Crimea infrastructure, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Rosatom, price-cap evasion, SWIFT access, sovereign debt, North Korea cooperation, and child abductions. Imposes dual-use export controls on items destined for Russia. Raises tariffs on Russian goods to at least 500% ad valorem. Closes loopholes on Russian oil imports via third-country refineries. Imposes a 100% tax on certain interest and dividends from blocked Russian assets. Provides implementation authorities, penalties, limited exceptions (e.g., humanitarian aid, intelligence activities), a national security waiver, and termination conditions. Requires congressional review of certain sanctions actions via joint resolutions of approval or disapproval.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Extends and expands lend-lease and security assistance authorities beyond prior limits (e.g., Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act).
Creates new funding mechanisms, including a dedicated trust fund and increased loan caps.
Introduces automatic sanctions triggers and sector-wide penalties not previously codified.
Establishes new tax and tariff authorities targeting Russian assets and imports.
Adds reporting and strategy requirements for agencies on disinformation, intelligence, and nuclear cooperation.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Expands roles and funding for the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, and Commerce in sanctions enforcement, reconstruction coordination, and export controls. May increase administrative burdens for licensing, reporting, and diplomatic engagement.
Citizens: Limited direct effects on U.S. citizens, though new tariffs could raise costs for any remaining Russian imports and the trust fund relies on revenues from Russian asset taxes.
International Relations: Strengthens U.S. alignment with NATO and European partners; pressures Russia economically and diplomatically. Could affect relations with countries involved in Russian oil trade or nuclear projects. Supports Ukraine's EU integration goals indirectly through economic measures.

Main Stakeholders Affected

U.S. executive branch agencies (State, Defense, Treasury, Commerce).
Ukrainian government and civilians.
Russian government, financial institutions, energy firms, and officials.
NATO allies and Baltic states.
International financial institutions and private sector entities involved in insurance, shipping, or nuclear energy.
U.S. Congress (through oversight and review mechanisms).

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Enhances congressional oversight via mandatory reports, strategy submissions, and a review process for sanctions modifications, reflecting separation of powers in foreign policy.
Includes provisions that override certain treaty obligations regarding taxation of foreign government income.
Raises potential constitutional questions around broad executive sanctions authority and tariff increases, though framed within existing emergency powers statutes.
Politically signals strong bipartisan support for Ukraine while conditioning sanctions relief on Russian compliance with peace terms.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

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

2026-07-20: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
2026-07-16: Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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.

Bill Versions

Ukraine Support Act — issued 2026-06-04 — PDF (94 pages)
Ukraine Support Act — issued 2025-04-14 — PDF (91 pages)
Ukraine Support Act — issued 2026-07-20 — PDF (94 pages)