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H.R. 955

Referred to Committee

To authorize assistance and sustainment to the military and national security forces of Ukraine.

Introduced 2/12/2015•114th Congress•House

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

2/12/2015 • House

Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to provide assistance (including training, equipment, lethal weapons of a defensive nature, logistics support, supplies, and services) to the military and national security forces of Ukraine through September 30, 2017, to help Ukraine: (1) secure its sovereign territory against foreign aggressors, (2) protect the Ukrainian people from attacks posed by Russian-backed separatists, and (3) promote the conditions for a negotiated settlement to end the conflict.

Introduced in House • 2/12/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightEuropeMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingRussiaUkraine

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (36)

Party Breakdown

10
Democrats
26
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Democrat • WA-9

Sponsored 2/12/2015

Cosponsors (35)

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Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]

R-TX-13

Joined 2/12/2015

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Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22]

R-CA-22

Joined 2/12/2015

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Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]

D-CA-28

Joined 2/12/2015

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Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]

R-FL-1

Joined 2/12/2015

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Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]

D-RI-2

Joined 2/12/2015

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Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

R-SC-2

Joined 2/12/2015

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Originated in the House

Introduced

February 12, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

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Introduced in House2/12/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors35