Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes Fiscal Year 2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine.

Highlights:

• Authorizes Fiscal Year 2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine and designates the funding as emergency spending and exempt from discretionary spending limits (Title I-IV).

• Specifies that the bill provides appropriations to (Title I-IV):

• Department of Defense (D.O.D.);

• Department of Energy science programs;

• The National Nuclear Security Administration;

• The Administration for Children and Families;

• The Department of State; and

• The U.S. Agency for International Development.

• Specifies that the funding shall be provided for the following purposes, including (Title I-IV):

• supporting current U.S. military operations in the region;

• the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative;

• replacing defense articles that were provided to Ukraine;

• reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Ukraine;

• the Foreign Military Financing Program;

• economic support for Ukraine;

• refugee and entrant assistance;

• international narcotics control and law enforcement; and

• the development and production of isotopes.

• Specifies that the bill shall also include provisions that (Title I-IV):

• Expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations;

• Require the President to transfer long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine;

• Require the President to enter into an agreement with Ukraine regarding repaying the United States for the economic assistance it has provided to Ukraine;

• Require certain funds that are provided for Ukraine to be matched by other donors; and

• Establish various oversight and reporting requirements for assistance provided to Ukraine.

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text