Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3407 Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3407

Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2021

This bill provides support for Ukraine and imposes sanctions related to Nord Stream 2, the pipeline constructed to increase exports of natural gas from Russia.

If Russia or any of its proxies militarily advance into Ukraine's territory or airspace beyond the area occupied as of December 15, 2021, the Department of State must designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.

The bill authorizes the State Department to provide Foreign Military Financing assistance to Ukraine in FY2022. The bill also authorizes providing Ukraine with lethal assistance, such as anti-armor weapon systems and anti-aircraft weapons systems.

From FY2022-FY2026, Ukraine shall have priority access to excess defense articles.

During the same time period, the bill also authorizes providing Ukraine with assistance, including (1) International Military Education and Training assistance; (2) assistance to strengthen cybersecurity and intellectual property enforcement; (3) support and training for banking reform, subsidy reform, corporate governance, and the privatization of state-owned enterprises; and (4) assistance to combat corruption and improve the rule of law.

Within 15 days of this bill's enactment, the President must impose sanctions on any entity responsible for planning, constructing, or operating Nord Stream 2, as well as any corporate officer of such an entity. The bill also subjects the President's authority to waive certain sanctions to congressional review.

The bill requires reports to Congress on various topics, including a strategy on using U.S. diplomacy to support Ukraine.

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Current Status of Bill S 3407

Bill S 3407 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2021. Bill S 3407 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2021. Bill S 3407's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of December 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3407

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3407

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International Affairs

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AlliancesAsiaBulgariaChinaCollective securityCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEnergy storage, supplies, demandEspionage and treasonEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyFranceGeorgia (Republic)GermanyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary education and trainingMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasPipelinesPolandPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRomaniaRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismTurkeyU.S. and foreign investmentsUkraineUser charges and feesVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3407

Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2021Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2021A bill to promote security partnership with Ukraine.

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