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S. 3522Became Law

Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary public law (May 9, 2022)

Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022

This bill temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government or the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

For FY2022 and FY2023, an agreement to lend or lease defense articles under this bill shall not be subject to certain requirements and provisions that typically apply to such lend-lease agreements, including a requirement that generally prohibits a loan or lease period from exceeding five years.

The President must establish expedited procedures to ensure the timely delivery of defense articles loaned or leased to Ukraine under this bill.

What just happenedMay 9, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-118.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
21 cosponsors6 D14 R1 I
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  1. May 9, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-118.

  2. May 9, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-118.

  3. May 9, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. May 9, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 9, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 9, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 28, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 28, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 10 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H4595)

  9. Apr 28, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 10 (Roll no. 141).

  10. Apr 28, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Apr 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 3522.

  12. Apr 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 with 1 hour of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 under a closed rule. The rule provides that H. Res. 1035 is adopted and amends H. Res. 188.

  13. Apr 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1065. (consideration: CR H4594-4601)

  14. Apr 28, 2022FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1065 passed House.

  15. Apr 27, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1065 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 with 1 hour of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of S. 3522 under a closed rule. The rule provides that H. Res. 1035 is adopted and amends H. Res. 188.

  16. Apr 7, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  17. Apr 7, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Apr 6, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2052)

  20. Apr 6, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  21. Apr 6, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2052)

  22. Apr 6, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  23. Apr 6, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  24. Jan 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  25. Jan 19, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMay 9, 202249

Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022

This bill temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government or the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

For FY2022 and FY2023, an agreement to lend or lease defense articles under this bill shall not be subject to certain requirements and provisions that typically apply to such lend-lease agreements, including a requirement that generally prohibits a loan or lease period from exceeding five years.

The President must establish expedited procedures to ensure the timely delivery of defense articles loaned or leased to Ukraine under this bill.

Passed HouseApr 28, 202253

Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022

This bill temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government or the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

For FY2022 and FY2023, an agreement to lend or lease defense articles under this bill shall not be subject to certain requirements and provisions that typically apply to such lend-lease agreements, including a requirement that generally prohibits a loan or lease period from exceeding five years.

The President must establish expedited procedures to ensure the timely delivery of defense articles loaned or leased to Ukraine under this bill.

Passed SenateApr 6, 202255

Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022

This bill temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government or the governments of other Eastern European countries affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

For FY2022 and FY2023, an agreement to lend or lease defense articles under this bill shall not be subject to certain requirements and provisions that typically apply to such lend-lease agreements, including a requirement that generally prohibits a loan or lease period from exceeding five years.

The President must establish expedited procedures to ensure the timely delivery of defense articles loaned or leased to Ukraine under this bill.

Introduced in SenateJan 19, 2022

Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022

This bill temporarily waives certain requirements related to the President's authority to lend or lease defense articles if the defense articles are intended for Ukraine's government and necessary to protect civilians in Ukraine from Russian military invasion.

An agreement to lend or lease defense articles under this bill shall not be subject to certain requirements and provisions that typically apply to such lend-lease agreements, including (1) a requirement that prohibits a loan period from exceeding five years, (2) a requirement that the United States may recall the loaned defense article at any time, (3) a requirement that the receiving party has agreed to pay the United States all costs incurred in leasing the defense article, and (4) a provision that allows Congress to prohibit certain transfers of defense articles upon the enactment of a joint resolution.

The waivers provided by this bill shall be in effect until (1) the conflict beginning with Russia's annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine in 2014 has ceased, and (2) Russia has reduced its military force on Ukraine's eastern border to the levels maintained prior to March 1, 2021.

The President must establish expedited procedures to ensure the timely delivery of defense articles loaned or leased under this bill.

Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 — Informed