Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-22T13:30:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 855 Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/22/2024, 1:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 855

Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act

The bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid.

The office's duties shall include (1) conducting and coordinating audits and investigations of the handing of funds made available for aid to Ukraine, and (2) monitoring and reviewing contracts and activities involving those funds.

The Special Inspector General shall report directly to, and be under the general supervision of, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.

Federal agencies may not prevent the office from carrying out any audit or investigation related to aid to Ukraine.

The office shall terminate 180 days after the date on which there is less than $250 million in unexpended amounts that were made available for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

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Current Status of Bill HR 855

Bill HR 855 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2023. Bill HR 855 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2023. Bill HR 855's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Oversight and Accountability, 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 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 855

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 855

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 855

Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance ActIndependent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance ActTo provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to Ukraine for military, economic, and humanitarian aid.

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