Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act

This bill changes the Arms Export Control Act so that certain U.S.-made weapons bought by allied governments can be passed on to Ukraine without the usual separate approval steps. It applies when the buyer is a NATO member, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, or New Zealand, and the items are 155mm artillery shells, Excalibur shells, HIMARS munitions, or GMLRS munitions. Ukraine must promise in writing not to pass the items to others without the President's consent, and must take ownership and custody before December 31, 2030. The President must notify Congress before each transfer, and the Secretary of State may extend the deadline one year at a time up to 2035 if the Secretary certifies that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is continuing.

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Sponsors

• Tim Kaine Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors