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US HR855

US HR855
Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To 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.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid to provide independent and objective oversight of the programs and operations funded by U.S. assistance to Ukraine. The Special Inspector General, appointed by the President, will supervise audits and investigations, promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the use of these funds. The Special Inspector General will report directly to the Secretaries of State and Defense, with independence to conduct investigations and audits. The bill authorizes $20 million in appropriations for this purpose, to be offset by a reduction in other Eurasia assistance funding. The Office will terminate when less than $250 million in reconstruction funds remain unexpended.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

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. (on 02/06/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
  • ‐ Foreign Aid

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/855/all-info 02/07/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr855/BILLS-118hr855ih.pdf 03/03/2023
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