,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #dbgh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #ba1 #bjad ,mr4 ,royce 7for himself and ,mr4 ,engel7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and in addition to the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to support the independence1 sovereignty1 and territorial integrity of ,ukraine1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,ukraine ,support ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,united ,states policy4 ,title ,i--,assistance provisions ,sec4 #aja4 ,support for democratic governance and civil society in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,economic reform in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,united ,states international programming to ,ukraine and neighboring regions4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,enhanced assistance for law enforcement in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,enhanced security cooperation among ,central and ,eastern ,european ,,nato member states4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,united ,states-,ukraine security assistance4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,recovery of assets linked to corruption in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development4 ,title ,,ii--,sanctions provisions ,sec4 #bja4 ,continuation in effect of sanctions with respect to the blocking of certain persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,imposition of additional sanctions on persons responsible for violence or who undermine the independence1 sovereignty1 or territorial or economic integrity of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,report on certain foreign financial institutions4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,amendment to the ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,syria ,nonproliferation ,act4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,sense of ,congress on human rights in the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,certification described and submission to ,congress4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined4 #b4 ,united ,states policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support the right of the people of ,ukraine to freely determine their future1 including their country's relationship with other nations and international organizations1 without interference1 intimidation1 or coercion by other countries2 7#b7 to support the people of ,ukraine in their desire to address endemic corruption1 consolidate democracy1 and achieve sustained prosperity2 7#c7 to support the efforts of the ,government of ,ukraine to bring to justice those responsible for the acts of violence against peaceful protestors and other unprovoked acts of violence related to the anti-government protests that began on ,november #ba1 #bjac2 7#d7 to support the efforts of the ,government of ,ukraine to recover and return to the ,ukrainian state funds stolen by former ,president ,yanukovych1 his family1 and other current and former members of the ,ukrainian government1 along with others legitimately charged by government authorities with similar offenses2 7#e7 to assist the ,government of ,ukraine in preparations for the presidential election scheduled for ,may #be1 #bjad1 and to participate in efforts to ensure that this election is conducted in accordance with international standards2 7#f7 to promote democratic values1 transparent and accountable government institutions1 and advance ,united ,states national security interests through ,united ,states international broadcasting1 including the ,voice of ,america and ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty 7,,rfe_/,,rl71 ,incorporated2 7#g7 to support needed economic structural reforms in ,ukraine1 including in the fiscal1 energy1 pension1 and banking sectors1 among others2 7#h7 to support energy diversification initiatives to reduce ,russian control of energy supplies to ,ukraine and other ,european countries1 including ,united ,states promotion of increased natural gas exports and energy efficiency2 7#i7 to condemn the armed intervention of the ,russian ,federation in ,ukraine1 including its continuing political1 economic1 and military aggression against that country2 7#aj7 to work with ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe and around the world1 including at the ,united ,nations1 to ensure that all nations refuse to recognize the illegal annexation of ,crimea by the ,russian ,federation and reaffirm the independence1 sovereignty1 and territorial integrity of ,ukraine2 7#aa7 to refuse to recognize the legitimacy of the illegal referendum in ,crimea on ,march #af1 #bjad1 on the status of that region of ,ukraine1 which was held under conditions of occupation and coercion by ,russian forces2 7#ab7 to support the deployment of international monitors to ,ukraine to assess the current status of its territorial integrity and the safety of all people in ,ukraine2 7#ac7 to encourage the ,government of ,ukraine to continue to respect and protect the rights of all ethnic1 religious1 and linguistic minorities2 7#ad7 to call on all ,ukrainians to respect the legitimate government authorities1 as well as all ,ukrainian laws and the ,constitution of ,ukraine in all regions of ,ukraine1 including ,crimea2 and 7#ae7 to honor and abide by its commitments undertaken pursuant to ,article #e of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 signed at ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 on ,april #d1 #aidi1 and entered into force on ,august #bd1 #aidi4 ,i ,assistance provisions #aja4 ,support for democratic governance and civil society in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president is authorized and encouraged to provide assistance to support democracy and civil society in ,ukraine by undertaking the activities described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,activities described ,the activities described in this subsection are-- 7#a7 improving democratic governance1 transparency1 accountability1 rule of law1 and anti-corruption efforts2 7#b7 supporting ,ukrainian efforts to foster greater unity among people and regions of the country1 combat anti-,semitism and promote respect for religious freedom2 7#c7 supporting the people and ,government of ,ukraine in preparing to conduct and participate in free and fair elections1 including through domestic and international election monitoring2 7#d7 assisting ,ukraine in diversifying its economy1 trade1 and energy supplies1 including at the national1 regional1 and local levels2 7#e7 strengthening democratic institutions and political and civil society organizations2 and 7#f7 expanding free and unfettered access to independent media of all kinds in ,ukraine and assisting with the protection of journalists and civil society activists who have been targeted for free speech activities4 7c7 ,availability of funds ,of amounts made available to carry out the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 for fiscal year #bjad1 #ej1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section4 #ajb4 ,economic reform in ,ukraine 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,ukrainian economy is weak and vulnerable1 as evidenced by short-term debt interest rates as high as #ae percent1 a high proportion of foreign exchange-denominated government debt that will mature in #bjad and #bjae1 a banking sector with non-performing loans at the high level of #ad percent1 a financing gap which the ,government of ,ukraine has estimated will amount to #ce billion over the next two years1 and a large underground economy4 ,this economic condition undermines democratic prospects in ,ukraine4 7#b7 ,years of poor economic management and performance have undermined and may continue to undermine political stability and unity within ,ukraine4 7#c7 ,on ,march #f1 #bjad1 the ,house of ,representatives passed ,h4,r4 #daeb1 to redirect previously appropriated funds to cover the cost of roughly #a billion in loan guarantees for ,ukraine4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to work with other countries and international institutions to stabilize the ,ukrainian economy1 while promoting critically needed structural economic reforms in ,ukraine1 including-- 7#a7 cutting the massive natural gas subsidies that have led to market inefficiencies2 7#b7 reducing the bloated public sector2 7#c7 maintaining a market-determined exchange rate2 7#d7 strengthening the vulnerable banking sector2 and 7#e7 reducing corruption4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that loan guarantees provided by the ,united ,states for ,ukraine should be used to promote government1 banking and energy sector reform1 and anti-corruption efforts in ,ukraine4 #ajc4 ,united ,states international programming to ,ukraine and neighboring regions 7a7 ,findings and declarations ,congress finds and declares the following3 7#a7 ,the ,russian ,government has deliberately blocked the ,ukrainian people's access to uncensored sources of information and has provided alternative news and information that is both inaccurate and inflammatory4 7#b7 ,united ,states international programming exists to advance the ,united ,states interests and values by presenting accurate and comprehensive news and information1 which is the foundation for democratic governance4 7#c7 ,the opinions and views of the ,ukrainian people1 especially those people located in the eastern regions and ,crimea1 are not being accurately represented in ,russian dominated mass media4 7#d7 ,russian forces have seized more than five television stations in ,crimea and taken over transmissions1 switching to a #bd_/g ,russian propaganda format2 this increase in programming augments the already robust pro-,russian programming to ,ukraine4 7#e7 ,united ,states international programming has the potential to combat this anti-democratic propaganda4 7b7 ,programming ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty 7,,rfe_/,,rl71 ,incorporated1 and the ,voice of ,america service to ,ukraine and neighboring regions shall-- 7#a7 provide news and information that is accessible1 credible1 and accurate2 7#b7 emphasize investigative and analytical journalism to highlight inconsistencies and misinformation provided by ,russian or pro-,russian media outlets2 7#c7 prioritize programming to areas where access to uncensored sources of information is limited or non-existent1 especially populations serviced by ,russian supported media outlets2 7#d7 increase the number of reporters and organizational presence in eastern ,ukraine1 especially in ,crimea2 7#e7 promote democratic processes1 respect for human rights1 freedom of the press1 and territorial sovereignty2 and 7#f7 take necessary preparatory steps to continue and increase programming and content services to ,russia4 7c7 ,programming surge ,,rfe_/,,rl1 ,incorporated1 and ,voice of ,america programming to ,ukraine and neighboring regions shall-- 7#a7 prioritize programming to eastern ,ukraine1 including ,crimea1 and to ethnic and linguistic ,russian populations1 as well as ,tatar minorities2 7#b7 prioritize news and information that directly contributes to the target audiences' understanding of political and economic developments in ,ukraine1 including countering misinformation that may originate from other news outlets1 especially ,russian supported news outlets2 7#c7 provide programming content #bd hours a day1 seven days a week to target populations1 using all available and effective distribution outlets1 including-- 7,a7 at least #h weekly hours of total original television and video content in ,ukrainian1 ,russian1 and ,tatar languages1 not inclusive of live video streaming coverage of breaking news1 to be distributed on satellite1 digital1 and through regional television affiliates by the ,voice of ,america2 and 7,b7 at least #ad weekly hours the total audio content in ,ukrainian1 ,russian1 and ,tatar languages to be distributed on satellite1 digital1 and through regional radio affiliates of ,,rfe_/,,rl1 ,incorporated2 7#d7 expand the use1 audience1 and audience engagement of mobile news and multimedia platforms by ,,rfe_/,,rl1 ,incorporated1 and the ,voice of ,america1 including through ,internet-based social networking platforms2 and 7#e7 partner with private sector broadcasters and affiliates to seek and start co-production for new1 original content1 when possible1 to increase distribution4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjad1 in addition to funds otherwise made available for such purposes1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out programming in the ,ukrainian1 ,balkan1 ,russian1 and ,tatar language services of ,,rfe_/,,rl1 ,incorporated1 and the ,voice of ,america1 for the purpose of bolstering existing ,united ,states programming to the people of ,ukraine and neighboring regions1 and increasing programming capacity and jamming circumvention technology to overcome any disruptions to service4 7#b7 ,offset ,section #ajb7;a7 of the ,enhanced ,partnership with ,pakistan ,act of #bjji 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hdab7;a72 ,public ,law #aaa-gc2 #abc ,stat4 #bjfh7 is amended by striking #a1ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1dij1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ae days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors shall submit to the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,foreign ,relations and ,appropriations of the ,senate a detailed report on plans to increase broadcasts pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #ajd4 ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation should prioritize investments in ,ukraine4 #aje4 ,enhanced assistance for law enforcement in ,ukraine 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to assist ,ukraine to eliminate the human rights abuses associated with the ,berkut forces in order to foster a democratically reformed police force with strong public oversight1 which is critical to fostering political unity and stability throughout ,ukraine4 7b7 ,availability of funds ,of amounts made available to carry out section #abjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 for fiscal year #bjad1 #h1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated to enhance ,united ,states efforts to assist ,ukraine to strengthen law enforcement capabilities and maintain the rule of law4 7c7 ,notification requirement ,the congressional notification requirements contained in section #abjg7l7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 shall apply to the initiation of activities under a program of assistance under subsection 7b7 to the same extent and in the same manner as such congressional notification requirements apply to the initiation of activities under a program of assistance section #abjg7;b7 of such ,act4 #ajf4 ,enhanced security cooperation among ,central and ,eastern ,european ,,nato member states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate ,united ,states departments and agencies1 shall seek to provide enhanced security cooperation with ,central and ,eastern ,european ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 member states by undertaking the activities described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,activities described ,the activities described in this subsection are-- 7#a7 enhancing existing security cooperation1 including defense and military-to-military cooperation1 among ,central and ,eastern ,european ,,nato member states2 7#b7 enhancing security relationships among the ,united ,states1 the ,european ,union1 and ,central and ,eastern ,european ,,nato member states2 7#c7 providing defense articles1 defense services1 and military training to ,central and ,eastern ,european ,,nato member states2 7#d7 expanding the scope and frequency of military exercises among ,central and ,eastern ,european ,,nato member states2 and 7#e7 supporting greater reform1 professionalism1 and capacity-building efforts within the military1 intelligence1 and security services in ,central and ,eastern ,european ,,nato member states4 #ajg4 ,united ,states-,ukraine security assistance 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 in fiscal year #bjac the ,united ,states provided ,ukraine with nearly #b1jjj1jjj in assistance under chapter #e of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdg et seq42 relating to ,international ,military ,education ,training7 and nearly #g1jjj1jjj in assistance under section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc2 relating to the ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program72 and 7#b7 ,ukraine has been a longstanding member of ,,nato's ,partnership for ,peace4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,united ,states assistance to ,ukraine under chapter #e of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa and section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act should continue2 7#b7 consistent with section #ejf7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah7;a771 the ,president is encouraged to draw down defense articles from the stocks of the ,department of ,defense1 in order to provide non-lethal assistance1 which could include communication equipment1 clothing1 fuel and other forms of appropriate assistance1 to the ,government of ,ukraine2 and 7#c7 the ,administration should expeditiously conclude its current review of all security assistance to the ,government of ,ukraine4 #ajh4 ,recovery of assets linked to corruption in ,ukraine ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,administration should provide expedited assistance to the ,government of ,ukraine to identify1 investigate1 secure1 and recover assets stolen from the ,government of ,ukraine or linked to acts of corruption by former ,president ,viktor ,yanukovych1 members of his family1 and other former or current ,ukrainian government officials1 and their accomplices in any jurisdiction through appropriate ,united ,states ,government and multilateral programs1 including the ,department of ,justice's ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,initiative1 the ,egmont ,group1 the ,stolen ,asset ,recovery ,initiative1 the ,camden ,asset ,recovery ,inter-,agency ,network1 and the ,asset ,recovery ,focal ,point ,initiative4 #aji4 ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,article #a of the ,agreement ,establishing the ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development 7,,ebrd7 states that the ,,ebrd should support investments in countries that are committed to and applying the principles of multiparty democracy1 pluralism1 and market economics1 and the ,,ebrd has recognized that ,russian progress in the application of these principles ''' has been uneven4 7#b7 ,russia received #ba percent of the investments made by the ,,ebrd in #bjac1 which is more than any other country received from the ,,ebrd in that year1 and has received an inordinate ratio of investment from the ,,ebrd since the #bjjf ,capital ,resources ,review4 7b7 ,sense of the ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development 7,,ebrd7 should increase investments in ,ukraine and cease new investments in the ,russian ,federation1 and the ,united ,states ,government should press the ,,ebrd to support new investment in ,ukraine and halt consideration of new investment in ,russia4 ,,ii ,sanctions provisions #bja4 ,continuation in effect of sanctions with respect to the blocking of certain persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine 7a7 ,in general ,united ,states sanctions described in subsection 7b71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall remain in effect until the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees the certification described in subsection 7a7 of section #bjf in accordance with subsection 7b7 of such section2 or 7#b7 the date that is #cj days after any date subsequent to ,january #a1 #bjbj1 on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees in writing a determination that the termination of such sanctions imposed is in the vital national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,sanctions described ,united ,states sanctions described in this subsection are sanctions imposed under the following executive orders3 7#a7 ,executive ,order #acffj 7,march #f1 #bjad2 relating to blocking property of certain persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine74 7#b7 ,executive ,order #acffa 7,march #af1 #bjad2 relating to blocking property of additional persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine74 7#c7 ,executive ,order #acffb 7,march #bj1 #bjad2 relating to blocking property of additional persons contributing to the situation in ,ukraine74 #bjb4 ,imposition of additional sanctions on persons responsible for violence or who undermine the independence1 sovereignty1 or territorial or economic integrity of ,ukraine 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to impose sanctions with respect to those individuals within and outside of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation whom the ,president determines wields significant influence over the formation and implementation of ,russian foreign policy1 in particular with respect to the violation of ,ukraine's sovereignty1 democracy1 and territorial integrity4 7b7 ,criteria for imposition of sanctions ,a foreign person or an alien is subject to sanctions under subsection 7c7 in accordance with the provisions of such subsection if the foreign person or alien1 on or after ,november #ba1 #bjac-- 7#a7 is knowingly responsible for or complicit in1 or engaged in1 directly or indirectly-- 7,a7 actions that significantly undermine democratic processes or institutions in ,ukraine2 7,b7 actions that significantly threaten the peace1 security1 stability1 sovereignty1 or territorial integrity of ,ukraine2 7,c7 acts of significant corruption in ,ukraine1 or the seizure or expropriation of significant economic assets from ,ukraine1 including the expropriation of private or state assets for personal gain1 or the facilitation or transfer of the proceeds of such expropriation to foreign jurisdictions2 or 7,d7 the commission of serious human rights abuses against citizens of ,ukraine or citizens of the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 is a current or former senior official of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation who has engaged in any activity described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 operates in the arms or related materiel sector in the ,russian ,federation that has engaged in any activity described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 is a current or former leader of an entity that has1 or whose members have1 knowingly engaged in any activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 or of an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this section2 7#e7 has knowingly materially assisted1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services to or in support of1 any activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 or of any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this section2 or 7#f7 is owned or controlled by1 or has acted or purported to act for or on behalf of1 directly or indirectly1 any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this section4 7c7 ,sanctions described 7#a7 ,in general ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7,a7 ,asset blocking ,with respect to a foreign person who the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of the ,treasury and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state 7or their designees71 determines meets the requirements described in subsection 7b71 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of the ,treasury and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state 7or their designees71 shall to the extent necessary investigate1 block during the pendency of an investigation1 regulate1 direct and compel1 nullify1 void1 prevent or prohibit1 any acquisition1 holding1 withholding1 use1 transfer1 withdrawal1 transportation1 or exportation of1 or dealing in1 or exercising any right1 power1 or privilege with respect to1 or transactions involving1 any property in which any foreign country or a national thereof has any interest by any person1 or with respect to any property1 subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7,b7 ,aliens ineligible for visas1 admission1 or parole 7i7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien who the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee of one of such ,secretaries7 knows1 or has reason to believe1 meets any of the criteria described in subsection 7b7 is-- 7,i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7ii7 ,current visas revoked 7,i7 ,in general ,the issuing consular officer1 the ,secretary of ,state1 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee of one of such ,secretaries7 shall revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to an alien who meets any of the criteria described in subsection 7b71 regardless of when issued4 7,,ii7 ,judicial review ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including section #bbda of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other habeas corpus provision1 and sections #acfa and #afea of such title1 no court shall have jurisdiction to review a revocation decision under this clause1 and no court shall have jurisdiction to hear any claim arising from1 or any challenge to1 such a revocation4 7,,iii7 ,effect of revocation ,a revocation under subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 shall take effect immediately2 and 7bb7 shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7#b7 ,penalties ,a foreign person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 7#c7 ,regulatory authority ,the ,president shall1 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 promulgate regulations as necessary for the implementation of this section4 7#d7 ,exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement ,sanctions under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations4 7#e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,president pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7d7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under subsection 7c7 with respect to a foreign person or alien if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that such a waiver is vital to the national interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not less than #ae days after the waiver takes effect1 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of the waiver and a justification for such waiver4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,report required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for a period not to exceed #b years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report with respect to whether senior foreign political figures of the ,russian ,federation are responsible for engaging in activities described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,form ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7#b7 ,requests by chairperson and ranking member of appropriate congressional committees 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after receiving a written request from the chairperson and ranking member of one of the appropriate congressional committees with respect to whether a senior foreign political figure of the ,russian ,federation is responsible for engaging in activities described in subsection 7b71 the ,president shall submit a response to the chairperson and ranking member of the committee which made the request with respect to the status of the person4 7,b7 ,form ,the ,president may submit a response required by subparagraph 7,a7 in classified form if the ,president determines that it is necessary for the national security interests of the ,united ,states to do so4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,admitted ,the term admitted has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ac77;,a774 7#b7 ,alien ,the term alien has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a77#c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#c774 7#c7 ,financial institution ,the term financial institution has the meaning given that term in section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means-- 7,a7 an individual who is not a ,united ,states person or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the ,united ,states2 7,b7 a corporation1 partnership1 or other nongovernmental entity which is not a ,united ,states person2 or 7,c7 any representative1 agent or instrumentality of1 or an individual working on behalf of a foreign government4 7#e7 ,paroled ,the term paroled means paroled into the ,united ,states under section #bab7;d77#e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;d77#e774 7#f7 ,senior foreign political figure ,the term senior foreign political figure means-- 7,a7 a current or former-- 7i7 senior official in the executive1 legislative1 administrative1 military1 or judicial branches of a foreign government 7whether elected or not72 7ii7 senior official of a major foreign political party2 or 7iii7 senior executive of a foreign-government-owned commercial enterprise2 7,b7 a corporation1 business1 or other entity that has been formed by1 or for the benefit of1 any such individual2 7,c7 an immediate family member 7including spouses1 parents1 siblings1 children1 and a spouse's parents and siblings7 of any such individual2 or 7,d7 a person who is widely and publicly known to be a close associate of such individual4 7#g7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity4 7g7 ,termination ,this section and any sanction imposed by this section shall remain in effect until the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees the certification described in subsection 7a7 of section #bjf in accordance with subsection 7b7 of such section2 or 7#b7 the date that is #cj days after any date subsequent to ,january #a1 #bjbj1 on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees in writing a determination that the termination of this section and the sanctions imposed by this section is in the vital national security interests of the ,united ,states4 #bjc4 ,report on certain foreign financial institutions 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,february #bf1 #bjad1 the ,department of the ,treasury's ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network advised ,united ,states financial institutions of their responsibility to take reasonable1 risk-based steps regarding the potential suspicious movement of assets related to ,viktor ,yanukovych departing ,kyiv and abdicating his responsibilities and other senior officials resigning from their positions or departing ,kyiv4 7#b7 ,united ,states financial institutions are required to apply enhanced scrutiny to private banking accounts held by or on behalf of senior foreign political figures and to monitor transactions that could potentially represent misappropriated or diverted state assets1 the proceeds of bribery or other illegal payments1 or other public corruption proceeds4 7#c7 ,on ,march #c1 #bjad1 the ,government of ,ukraine announced that it had initiated criminal proceedings against a number of former ,ukrainian officials or close associates of former ,ukrainian officials4 7#d7 ,on ,march #e1 #bjad1 the ,european ,union1 based on information from ,ukraine's ,prosecutor ,general1 issued a ,council ,regulation requiring the ,european ,union to freeze the funds and economic resources of various former ,ukrainian officials and their close associates4 7#e7 ,the ,government of ,canada has taken similar action against the same individuals4 7#f7 ,the measures being taken against these former ,ukrainian officials and their close associates increase the risk that they will seek to move their assets in a deceptive fashion4 7#g7 ,foreign financial institutions should apply similar1 enhanced due-diligence and reporting requirements4 7#h7 ,the ,united ,states has a strong interest in seeing the international financial system protected from illicit financial activity1 including money laundering1 terrorism and proliferation financing1 transnational organized crime1 and the misappropriation of state assets1 and international sanctions evasion1 among others4 7#i7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury possesses a range of authorities to insulate the ,united ,states financial system from entities or jurisdictions that pose an illicit financing risk4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to use all of its regulatory and statutory authorities to closely scrutinize all foreign financial institutions1 including those in the ,russian ,federation1 that may be complicit in enabling foreign persons and transnational criminal enterprises to evade or otherwise circumvent ,united ,states and international sanctions1 launder the proceeds of criminal activity1 finance acts of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction1 or any other illicit activity that presents risks and vulnerabilities to the ,united ,states financial system4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for a period not to exceed #b years1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7,a7 foreign financial institutions that are in direct or indirect control of ,government of ,ukraine state-owned or controlled assets without the knowledge or approval of the ,government of ,ukraine2 7,b7 foreign financial institutions that may be complicit in illicit financial activity1 including money laundering1 terrorism and proliferation financing1 transnational organized crime1 misappropriation of state assets1 or otherwise engaged in any activity prohibited under ,united ,states law that are-- 7i7 organized under the laws of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7ii7 owned or controlled by a foreign person described in section #bjb7;b72 and 7,c7 foreign financial institutions that are directly or indirectly assisting or otherwise aiding the violation of ,ukrainian sovereignty1 independence1 and territorial integrity1 including1 the ,crimea4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required to be submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 to the extent appropriate1 but may include a classified annex4 #bjd4 ,amendment to the ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,syria ,nonproliferation ,act 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,iran continues its longstanding effort to obtain banned components for its nuclear and missile programs in violation of its obligations under successive ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolutions4 7#b7 ,russian entities1 including ,rosoboronexport1 have been sanctioned with respect to proliferation activities1 particularly sanctions under the ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,syria ,nonproliferation ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-agh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note74 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,state must expeditiously restore the deterrent effect of the ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,syria ,nonproliferation ,act by fully applying and enforcing such ,act4 7b7 ,amendment ,section #b of the ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,syria ,nonproliferation ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-agh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,plan ,to expedite reports and sanctions under this ,act ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,ukraine ,support ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations in the ,senate1 a plan1 to include specific timetables1 to expedite the implementation of this ,act with respect to submission of reports required under subsection 7a7 and the application of measures to certain foreign persons under section #c4 4 #bje4 ,sense of ,congress on human rights in the ,russian ,federation ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president should greatly expand the list of #ah ,russian officials and others published on ,april #ab1 #bjac1 who were engaged in actions described in section #djd of the ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab 7title ,,iv of ,public ,law #aab-bjh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ehaa7 regarding the death of ,sergei ,magnitsky1 illegal activity by officials of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 or violations of human rights and other offenses in ,russia4 #bjf4 ,certification described and submission to ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,a certification described in this section is a certification of the ,president to ,congress that ,ukrainian sovereignty1 independence1 and territorial integrity is not being violated by the ,russian ,federation or any other state actor4 7b7 ,submission to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall submit the certification described in subsection 7a7 to the appropriate congressional committees in writing and shall include a justification for the certification4 7#b7 ,form of certification ,the certification described in subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #bjg4 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,except as otherwise provided1 in this title the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4