US S541

Bill

US S541

Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act

Introduced
02/28/2023

In Committee
02/28/2023

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 U.S. assistance to Ukraine. The Special Inspector General will conduct audits and investigations, make recommendations to promote efficiency and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, and keep Congress and relevant federal agencies informed. The bill outlines the Special Inspector General's duties, powers, and authorities, and provides for the termination of the Office once the reconstruction of Ukraine is largely complete.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

John Neely Kennedy (R)*, Kevin Cramer (R), Chuck Grassley (R), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R), Rick Scott (R), Kyrsten Sinema (I),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/28/2023)

Bill Topics

Defense

‐ Military Aid and Weapons Sales

Government Operations

‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

‐ Foreign Aid

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/541/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/541/all-info	03/01/2023
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s541/BILLS-118s541is.pdf	03/10/2023

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR2445	Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and 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.	Related
HR855	Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act	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.	Related
S2552	Ukraine Aid Oversight Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Related
S4190	Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.	Reintroduced
S651	Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Related

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Sponsors (6)

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Defense

Government Operations

International Affairs and Foreign Aid

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