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

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Congressional Summary of HR 955

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 955

Bill HR 955 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2015. Bill HR 955 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2015.  Bill HR 955's most recent activity was 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. as of February 12, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 955

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
35
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
26
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 955

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 955

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