Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

2/5/2024, 11:50 AM

Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for assistance to Ukraine and establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance.

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DOD for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. The funding is provided for purposes such as

  • providing assistance and equipment to the military and national security forces of Ukraine and other forces or groups engaged in resisting Russian aggression against Ukraine,
  • replacing weapons or defense articles provided to Ukraine from the U.S. inventory, and
  • recovering or disposing of equipment procured using funds provided by this bill or prior acts.

The bill also establishes and provides funding for the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance. The duties of the office include

  • conducting and supervising audits and investigations related to the programs and operations funded with appropriations provided to support Ukraine;
  • coordinating and making recommendations regarding policies designed to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse; and
  • keeping the Department of State, DOD, and Congress informed about problems, deficiencies, and the need for corrective actions.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5692

Introduced on
2023-09-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/3/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for assistance to Ukraine and establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance.

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DOD for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. The funding is provided for purposes such as

  • providing assistance and equipment to the military and national security forces of Ukraine and other forces or groups engaged in resisting Russian aggression against Ukraine,
  • replacing weapons or defense articles provided to Ukraine from the U.S. inventory, and
  • recovering or disposing of equipment procured using funds provided by this bill or prior acts.

The bill also establishes and provides funding for the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance. The duties of the office include

  • conducting and supervising audits and investigations related to the programs and operations funded with appropriations provided to support Ukraine;
  • coordinating and making recommendations regarding policies designed to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse; and
  • keeping the Department of State, DOD, and Congress informed about problems, deficiencies, and the need for corrective actions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedMaking supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Accounting and auditing
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Europe
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Ukraine

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Latest Summary10/3/2023

Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for assistance to Ukraine and establishes the Office of the Spe...


Latest Action10/3/2023
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.